This song is played with a capo on the second fret. For the part with no chords,
it sounds good if you put your fingers across the strings so that it mutes the sound and strum.
[Intro]
A
[Verse 1]
Em D
I am an American aquarium drinker
A Em D
I assassin down the avenue
A Em D
I'm hiding out in the big city blinking
A Em D
What was I thinking when I let go of you
(A Em D) (x2)
[Verse 2]
A Em D
Let's forget about the tongue-tied lightning
A Em D
Let's undress just like cross-eyed strangers
A Em D
This is not a joke so please stop smiling
A Em D
What was I thinking when I said it didn't hurt
(A Em D) (x2)
[Verse 3]
A Em D
I want to glide through those brown eyes dreaming
A Em D
Take me from the inside, baby hold on tight
A Em D
You were so right when you said I've been drinking
A Em D
What was I thinking when we said good night
(A Em D) (x2)
[Verse 4]
A Em D
I want to hold you in the Bible-black predawn
A Em D
You're quite a quiet domino, bury me now
A Em D
Take off your band-aid 'cause I don't believe in touchdowns
A Em D
What was I thinking when we said hello
NOT RELATIVE TO THE CAPO. 1st fret+ the real 1st fret, not the 1st fret after the capo.
e|--2--2--5---2--2--7| e|7--7--6--7--3--4--1|
B|5--5------5--5-----| B|-------------------|
G|-------------------| G|-------------------|
D|-------------------| D|-------------------|
A|-------------------| A|-------------------|
E|-------------------|(x2) E|-------------------|(x2)
[Verse 5]
A Em D
I always thought that if I held you tightly
A Em D
You'd always love me like you did back then
A Em D
Then I fell asleep in the city kept blinking
A Em D
What was I thinking when I let you back in
[Bridge]
N.C.
I am trying to break your heart
I am trying to break your heart
But still I would be lying if I said it wasn't easy
I am trying to break your heart
(A Em D) (x4)
[Verse 6]
A Em D
Disposable Dixie cup drinker
A Em D
I assassin down the avenue
A Em D
I'm hiding out in the big city blinking
A Em D
What was I thinking when I let go of you
