Intro
riff – bbbb D f# c# (start at4 fret) 4X bass intro (AAa eeeee)
D G F#m Bm/ebass abd bc#e
Well I've been waiting for the rain to break but I guess my waiting's thru
A D
It's been dry as a bone since 1982 (riff 2X)
D G F#m Bm/ebass abd bc#e
And I've been trying to protect myself With these possessions I keep on his walls
A D
all my books and my records but they don’t give me shelter at all (riff 2X)
A G A/c#bass A
We're not smart enough to know better but come on come on come oooooon
D A D A D A D A D A D A D A
Take me into town Take me into town
D G F#m Bm/ebass abd bc#e
Oh did you see my boots when you walked in Y'know I guess this shirt'll do
A D
I'm broke as a monkey and I could use a drop or two (riff 2X)
D G F#m Bm/ebass abd bc#e
Well I know just what I'll do when I get there you know I saw it in a magazine
A D
I can get so low you'll have to peel me from off of the street (riff 2X)
A G A/c#bass A
We're not smart enough to know better come on come on come ooooooon
D A D A D A D A D A D A D
Take me into town Take me into town Take me into town Take me into town
ERIDGA Bm E
(take me into town) x3 bass walkup at end (G to G major scale)
D G G D G F#m Bm/ebass abd bc#e
Well I've been talking to the dog for days But you know it's just no use
A D
She's sitting like a sphinx and I can't get to the truth (riff)
D GGA D F#m Bm/ebass abd bc#e
And I've been staring at the floor for days Trying to figure out what it all means
A D
But I’m numb when I'm awake I'm dumber in my dreams (riff 2X)
A G A/c#bass A
We're not smart enough to know better come on come on come on
A D
Take me into town (x4)
Stay on D and A with lead to end