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Motel Blues by Loudon Wainwright III
Motel Blues
Tuning: E A D G B E
Capo: 5th fret
Key: C
[Verse 1]
D/B D
In this town television shuts off at two
D/B D
What can a lonely rock and roller do?
A7 A7sus4
Oh, the bed's so big and the sheets are clean
A7 A7sus4
And your girlfriend said that you were 19
D Dsus4 D
The styrofoam ice bucket is full of ice
C Em D
Come up to my motel room, treat me nice
[Verse 2]
D/B D
I don't wanna make no late night New York calls
D/B D
I don't wanna stare at these ugly grass mat walls
A7 A7sus4
Chronologically I know you're young
A7 A7sus4
But when you kissed me in the club you bit my tongue
D Dsus4 D
I'll write a song for you and put it on my next LP
C Em D
Come up to my motel room, sleep with me
[Verse 3]
D/B D
There's a bible in the drawer, don't be afraid
D/B D
I'll put up a sign to warn the clean up maid
A7 A7sus4
Yes there's lots of soap, and lots of towels
A7 A7sus4
Nevermind those desk clerk's scowls
D Dsus4 D
I'll buy you breakfast, they'll think you're my wife
C Em D
Come up to my motel room, save my life
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