#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------# #This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the # #song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. # #------------------------------------------------------------------------------## From: [email protected] (Mark J. Schnitzius) Subject: CRD: Frank Black, "Speedy Marie" from Teenager of the Year Date: 21 Jul 1994 21:34:49 -0500 Just the chords. The guitar fills, as always, are left as an exercise to the reader. Does anyone have a guess as to what this song is about? --Mark ------- SPEEDY MARIE Frank Black Teenager of the Year Transcribed by Mark Schnitzius ([email protected]) [Intro:] G F G F G C G F F Had a bit part G An endless reel Am F It always played in slo-mo F But now it's fast G A spinning wheel C F I know the dynamo F My heart is cast [Chorus:] C G Speedy Marie Bb D# Ahead of the now F C G She's better built that's how Bb She's built for speed D# F Speedy Marie C G F Speedy Marie Oh, yes indeed I said to me And so I sing this romaunt It's not enough My liberty There is a thing I want I need, I love [repeat chorus] /Bb /C /D /F Juxtaposed in each moment's sight /Bb /C /D /F Everything that I ever saw /Bb /F And my one delight Bb C Dm F Nothing can strike me in such awe Bb C Dm F Mouth intricate shapes the voice that speaks Bb F Always it will soothe Rarer none are the precious cheeks Is the size of each sculpted tooth Each lip and each eye Wise it the tongue, wet of perfect thought And softest neck where always do I Lay my clumsy thoughts She is that most lovely art Happy are my mind and my soul And my heart
