Severed Lips

xDinosaur Jr. - "Severed Lips"
off of their 1985 debut `Dinosaur'

(intro) - clean
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(verse)
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   I wanna help you
   I sense you're riding pretty low
   I got that feeling when your hair hits the ceiling
   Something babe, you oughta know       (fill 1)
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 (chorus)  Strumming not represented-just listen to the song
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  I won't cry if you walk by but if we both kinda stumble...
                                   *
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  That's my best I never try that much, cause I'm scared...

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You gotta get through my maze and pass every test, cause I'm choosin'
                            * * * * * * * (p.m.)
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one love to tattoo across my chest

mini-solo
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(verse)
(chorus)
               b=bend             bends are about 1 step
solo           r=release bend
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                                   I wanna help you...
(The end of the solo carries over into the start of the verse)
(verse)
(chorus)