Decided that bass was not enough for the song. Chords had to be fitting for it as well.
The second part of the Verses, with the chords, have palm muting before each chord plays, which occurs for
most of the Bridge as well until the last chord in the Bridge. This is why some of the chords are placed
weirdly.
( | | | | ) X5 ( | | | )
I admit that in the past I've been a nasty
They weren't kidding when they called me kinda strange.
But you'll find that nowadays, I've mended all my ways.
Repented, seen the light, and made a change.
And I fortunately know a little secret.
It's a talent that I always have possessed.
And dear lady, please don't laugh. I use it on behalf
Of the miserable, lonely, and depressed (pathetic!)
Poor unfortunate souls in pain and in need.
This one longing to be thinner; that one wants to get the girl. And do I help them? Yes, indeed!
Those poor unfortunate souls. So sad, so true.
They come flocking to me crying, "Will you help us, pretty please?" And I help them! Yes I do!
Pre-Verse: ( | | | | | | | )
The men up there don't like a lot of blabber.
They think a girl who gossips is a bore!
Yes on land it's much preferred for ladies not to say a word.
And after all dear, what is idle patter for?
They're not all that impressed with conversation
True gentlemen avoid it when they can
Yet they dote and swoon and fawn on ladies who withdrawn
It's she who holds her tongue who gets her man.
Poor unfortunate souls. Go ahead! Make your choice!
I'm a very busy person and I haven't got all day. It won't cost much: just your voice!
Those poor unfortunate souls. So sad and so true.
Bridge:
If you wanna cross the bridge, my sweet. You've got to pay the toll
Take a gulp. Take a breath. Go ahead; sign the scroll.
Nick and Kevin, now I've got her, boys. The boss is on a roll.
Poor unfortunate souls in pain and in need.
This one longing to be thinner; that one wants to get the girl. And do I help them? Yes, indeed!
Those poor unfortunate souls. So sad, so true.
They come flocking to me crying, "Will you help us, pretty please?" And I help them! Yes I do!
Those poor unfortunate souls.
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