Living My Life

| Am | G/A | Am | G/A | | Am | G/A | Am | G/A | | Am | G/A | Am | G/A | Am Oh, my Jamaican guy, my Jamaican guy Am Oh, my Jamaican guy, my Jamaican guy Am Take a toke from the smoke Am Never standing by the door Am Just stretching out pan de floor Am That way him don't fall over Am No way him gwan fall out pan me Am That way him don't fall over Am No way him gwan fall out over me Dm Em Am 'Cause he's layed back, not laying back Dm Em Am Layed back, not worried back Dm Em Am Layed back, not thinking back Dm Em Am Layed back, never holding back Am G/A My Jamaican guy Am G/A My Jamaican guy Am G/A My Jamaican guy Am G/A My Jamaican guy Am When my dread start to sw. Am Him no think if it hot nor cold Am We just come in a de riva cold Am Dat way him don't waste him wata Am No way it gwan run out pan him Am Dat way him don't waste him wata Am No way it gwan run out pan him Dm Em Am 'Cause he's layed back, not worried back Dm Em Am Layed back, not thinking back Dm Em Am Layed back, not worried back Dm Em Am Layed back, never holding back Am My Jamaican guy Am My Jamaican guy Am My Jamaican guy Am My Jamaican guy | Am | % | % | % | | Am | % | % | % | | Am | % | % | % | | Am | % | % | % | Am G/A My Jamaican guy Am G/A Reggae guy (Reggae!) Am G/A My Jamaican guy Am G/A My reggae guy (Reggae!) Am G/A My Jamaican guy Am G/A My reggae guy (Reggae!) Am G/A My Jamaican guy Am G/A My Jamaican guy Am G/A My Jamaican guy Am G/A My Jamaican guy Am Take my life for a drive Am Never need to change his tools Am Him drive like a stubborn mule Am Dat way him naw go plop plop Am No way gas gwan bun out pan him Am Dat way him naw go plop plop Am No way gas gwan bun out pan him Dm Em Am 'Cause he's layed back, not thinking back Dm Em Am Layed back, not worried back Dm Em Am Layed back, not laying back Dm Em Am Layed back, never holding back Am G/A My Jamaican guy Am G/A Reggae guy Am G/A My Jamaican guy Am G/A Reggae guy (Reggae!) Am G/A My Jamaican guy Am G/A Reggae guy (Reggae!) Am G/A My Jamaican guy Am G/A My reggae guy (Reggae!) (playback fades out) Am G/A My Jamaican guy N.C Reggae guy (Reggae!) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Nipple to the Bottle – Grace Jones --------------------------------------------------------------------------- E-A-D-G-B-e G/D x-x-0-4-3-3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | N.C. | % | % | % | | N.C. | % | % | % | N.C. Colour and warmth came into your world N.C. It makes me crazy N.C. When you don't get what you want N.C. You scream and you shout, you're still a baby Dm Don't give me a line Dm Keep the lid on the bottle this time Dm I'm still a lady Dm I won't do it tonight Dm I won't do it tonight Dm No way, baby Dm I won't give in and I won't feel guilty Dm Rant and rave to manipulate me Dm From the nipple to the bottle never satisfied Dm From the nipple to the bottle, now the cow must die | G/D | % | Dm | % | | G/D | % | Dm | % | Dm Power and wealth surrendering myself Dm It ain't easy Dm Embarassing my store by opening up my door Dm When it's breezy Dm You showed me your force Dm Exaggerated stamina and energy Dm No place for that Dm No place for that Dm It's not that easy Dm Won't give in and I won't feel guilty Dm Rant and rave to manipulate me Dm From the nipple to the bottle never satisfied Dm From the nipple to the bottle, now the cow must die | G/D | % | Dm | % | Ain't gon get it, You ain't gon get it | G/D | % | Dm | % | If I don’t get it, I ain't gon give it | Dm | % | % | % | | Dm | % | % | % | | Dm | % | % | % | N.C. Dm Won't give in and I won't feel guilty N.C. Dm Rant and rave to manipulate me Dm From the nipple to the bottle never satisfied Dm From the nipple to the bottle, now the cow must die | G/D | % | Dm | % | | G/D | % | Dm | % | Dm Colour and warmth came into your world Dm It makes me crazy Dm When you don't get what you want Dm You scream and you shout Dm You're still a baby Dm Don't give me a line Dm Keep the lid on the bottle this time Dm I'm still a lady Dm I won't do it tonight Dm I won't do it tonight Dm No where baby Dm I won't give in and I won't feel guilty Dm Rant and rave to manipulate me Dm From the nipple to the bottle never satisfied Dm From the nipple to the bottle, now the cow must die | G/D | % | Dm | % | You ain't gon get it, I ain't gon give it | G/D | % | Dm | % | If I don’t get it, I ain't gon give it (I won't give in and I won't feel guilty – hey, hey!) | G/D | % | Dm | % | You ain't gon get it, I ain't gon give it (Rant and rave to manipulate me – hey, hey!) | G/D | % | Dm | % | If I don’t get it, I ain't gon give it (From the nipple to the bottle never satisfied – hey!) Dm If I don’t get it, I ain't gon give it (repeat and fade) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. The Apple Stretching – Grace Jones --------------------------------------------------------------------------- E-A-D-G-B-e Dm7/G 3-x-0-2-1-1 G/D x-x-0-4-3-3 F/G x-x-5-5-6-5 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | G | Dm7/G | G | Dm7/G | | G | Dm7/G | G | Dm7/G | | G | Dm7/G | The sun comes swaggering across the harbour | G | Dm7/G | And kisses the lady waiting in the narrows | G | Dm7/G | She already plenty shaky stands there | G | Dm7/G | Blushing, clutching the torch of liberty | G | Dm7/G | Uptown Luigi who don't speak english so good | G | Dm7/G | Is having an accident | G | Dm7/G | Backing his dumptruck into the fence | G | Dm7/G | The tin cans go clattering down the lane | G | Dm7/G | A drowsy bum thinks its thunder | G | Dm7/G | And pulls the news over his head to stop the rain Am No, it ain't judgement day Dsus No, it ain't Armageddon G G/B C G C It's just the Apple stretching and yawning, just morning D G D G New York putting its feet on the floor G G/B C G C It's just the Apple stretching and yawning, just morning D G D G New York putting its feet on the floor | G | Dm7/G | G | Dm7/G | | G | Dm7/G | G | Dm7/G | | G | Dm7/G | G | Dm7/G | | G | Dm7/G | G | Dm7/G | | G | Dm7/G | Suburban refugees fleeing the cracked cisterns | G | Dm7/G | Worm ridden fruit trees stream out Grand Central | G | Dm7/G | G | Dm7/G | Please to be breathing bagels and pollution | G | Dm7/G | In Time Square new graffiti, old revolutions | G | Dm7/G | A bag lady is cursing the waiter for giving her a free coffee | G | Dm7/G | Lucky he's a Jesus freak moonlighting | G | Dm7/G | At the Acme discount store over in Queens | G | Dm7/G | The burglar alarm starts to scream | G | Dm7/G | A cop picks out his gun fires one and yells, "FREEZE!" Am No, it ain't World War Four Dsus4 No, it ain't World War Four G G/B C G C It's just the Apple stretching and yawning, just morning D G D | G | Dm7/G | New York putting its feet on the floor G G/B C G C It's just the Apple stretching and yawning, just morning D G D G New York putting its feet on the floor | G | Dm7/G | G | Dm7/G | | G | Dm7/G | G | Dm7/G | | G | Dm7/G | Nearby the Hudson a hooker makes a 'U' | G | Dm7/G | To help a blind man to his pew in the park | G | Dm7/G | Some long ago home training jars the memory | G | Dm7/G | The bag lady says 'Thank you' and curties | G | Dm7/G | The herd of beaten tourists limp homeward | G | Dm7/G | Having bitten off more than they could chew | G | Dm7/G | Moaning them old big city blues | G | Dm7/G | Miss Liberty depicts her qualms and grins | G | Dm7/G | Another subway starts rattling | G | Dm7/G | And Luigi's cans go clattering down the hill Am No, it ain't some kind of ill wind Dsus4 No, it ain't the world coming to an end G G/B C G C Just the Apple stretching and yawning, just morning D G D | G | Dm7/G | New York putting its feet on the floor G G/B C G C It's just the Apple stretching and yawning, just morning D G D G New York putting its feet on the floor | G | Dm7/G | G | Dm7/G | | G | Dm7/G | G | Dm7/G | | G | % | % | % | Sunny New York ... sunny New York | G | % | % | % | | G | F/G | G | F/G | I know that guy ???, he’s so fast Man, did you see this idiot on roller skates? Sometimes I get so paranoid, you know what I mean? ???, shake! I wonder if I yelled “Help!”, would anybody hear me – I don’t think so. ??? for the whole weekend ... Doesn’t anybody work in this town? -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Everybody Hold Still – Grace Jones --------------------------------------------------------------------------- E-A-D-G-B-e Asus4 x-0-2-2-3-0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- N.C. Everybody hold still! | Am | % | % | Am Asus4 | | A | A Asus4 | A D E A I knew I shouldn't have left the apartment A D E A I knew I should've stayed in watching T-V A D E A I knew I shouldn't have left the apartment A D E A I knew I should've stayed in watching T-V D A If I'd looked at the moon D A And looked at my stars D E A Asus4 I wouldn't be in this mess I'm in right now A D E A I should've known when my car would not get started A D E A It should've clicked when indecision read its question mark A D E A I should've known when my car would not get started A D E A It should've clicked when indecision read its question mark D A If I'd ran back for the phone D A But instead I let it ring D E A Asus4 I wouldn't be in this mess I'm in right now A Asus4 Everybody hold still A Asus4 Nobody gets hurt A Asus4 Everybody hold still A Asus4 Nobody gets hurt A D E A I could've left all my cash and taken a credit card A D E A I should've said 'Don't wear no jewelry you're looking fine' A D E A I could've left all my cash and taken a credit card A D E A I should've said 'Don't wear no jewelry you're looking fine' D A If I'd ran back for the phone D A But instead I let it ring D E A Asus4 I wouldn't be in this mess I'm in right now A Asus4 Everybody hold still A Asus4 Nobody gets hurt A Asus4 Everybody hold still A Asus4 Nobody gets hurt Middle 8 F#m D F#m D Please don't take all of my money mister F#m D D E Don't take my money mister Don't take my money, money | A Asus| A Asus4 Everybody hold still A Asus4 Nobody gets hurt A Asus4 Everybody hold still A Asus4 Nobody gets hurt (repeat and fade) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Cry Now, Laugh Later – Grace Jones --------------------------------------------------------------------------- bass lick Bb 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Bb5 | % | % | % | Bb5 Cry now, laugh later Bb5 Cry now, laugh later Bb5 Time now, return the favor Bb5 You’ve got me crying now, let’s laugh later Bb5 I don't know why I'm laughing Bb5 I'm still wet from the rain Bb5 I don't know why I'm laughing Bb5 I'm still spotted from the stain Bb5 I don't know why I'm laughing Bb5 I'm burning from the flame Bb5 I don't know why I'm laughing Bb5 Theres a storm running through my veins Bb5 Cry now, laugh later Bb5 Cry now, laugh later Bb5 Sign out, I'll see you later Bb5 It’s time now to return the favor Bb5 You know I ain't lying Bb5 Its so unreal on the other side Bb5 I'll tell you why I'm crying Bb5 Dad's ten grand on a 4 wheel drive Bb5 I thought they wanted money Bb5 Two thieves as they were passing by Bb5 They tied me up so lonely Bb5 And took my car out from under my eyes Bb5 Cry now, laugh later Bb5 Cry now, I'll get you later Bb5 I'm just too tired now to return the favor Bb5 Cry now, let’s laugh later | Bb | % | % | % | | Bb | % | % | % | | Bb | % | % | % | Bb5 I don't know why I'm laughing Bb5 Immigration breathing down my back Bb5 Ain't got no money for a pay off Bb5 Stay in jail until they send me back Bb5 Don't know why I'm laughing Bb5 I'm still hurting from the pain Bb5 A foreigner in this hell hole Bb5 He ain't never gunna touch me again Bb5 Cry now, laugh later Bb5 It's time now to return the favor Bb5 You're got me crying now, I'll laugh at you later Bb5 Time now, return the favor | Bb | % | % | % | | Bb | % | % | % | (fade out) Bb Cry now, laugh later – laugh, laugh, laugh Bb5 Cry now, I'll laugh at you later -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Inspiration – Grace Jones --------------------------------------------------------------------------- E-A-D-G-B-e D/A x-0-4-2-3-x Am7 x-0-2-2-1-3 Am6 x-0-2-2-1-2 Fmaj9 (t)1-3-3-0-1-0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Am | % | % | % | | Am | % | % | % | Am D/A Am Am7 Am6 I'm hoping to find a new source of information, Am D/A Am Am7 Am6 I'll step off the line, I've been searching for some inspiration, Am Am The thing I wrote off as false came true, Fmaj9 G Am Another gift of mine with love from me to you Am D/A Am Am7 Am6 Don't be intimidated, I don't want to be the first one, Am D/A Am Am7 Am6 It's a problem calculated, I've been searching for some inspiration, Am Am The thing I wrote off as false came true, Fmaj9 G Am Another gift of mine with love from me to you Middle 8 D Stop it now I've been killing myself, D I've been willing myself, D Am To give back all what he gave C D C Another turnstile bare to the bone turning alone C D Hope he's turning in his grave | Am | % | % | % | | Am | % | % | % | Am D/A Am Am7 Am6 My source of satisfaction from laying it on the line, Am D/A Am Am7 Am6 You could be the one too, I've been searching for some inspiration, Am Am The thing I wrote off as false came true, Fmaj9 G Am Another gift of mine with love from me to you Middle 8 D Stop it now I've been killing myself, D I've been willing myself, D Am To give back all what he gave C D C Another turnstile bare to the bone turning alone C D Hope he's turning in his grave | Am | % | % | % | Am D/A Am Am7 Am6 I'm hoping to find a new source of information, Am D/A Am Am7 Am6 I'll step off the line, I've been searching for some inspiration, D/A Am Searching for some inspiration D/A Am Searching for some inspiration (fade to end) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Unlimited Capacity For Love – Grace Jones --------------------------------------------------------------------------- E-A-D-G-B-e Am7 x-0-2-0-1-0 Am6 x-0-4-2-1-0 F/A x-0-3-2-1-1 Fma7/A x-0-3-2-1-0 Dm/F x-x-3-2-3-x --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Am | % | F/A | % | | Am7 | % | F/A | % | | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | Am Asus | Am | F/A | | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | Am Am7 Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | The end's in sight, it's gone way too far Am Am7 Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | This could turn out another unwinning war Am Am7 Am6 F/A It wasn't inherited, certainly not a joke Am Am7 Am6 F/A So many human hearts, hanging in hope Am Am7 Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | Unlimited capacity for love Am Am7 Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | Unlimited capacity for love | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | Am Am7 Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | And now I must add another to love in my life Am Am7 Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | It's one thing to say, to do is another if I’m ... Am Am7 Am6 F/A Capable of adapting without pressured expense Am Am7 Am6 F/A In a schizoid society in a classic moral sense Am Am7 Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | Unlimited capacity for love Am Am7 Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | Unlimited capacity for love | Am | % | Fmaj7 | % | | Am | Am7 | Fmaj7 | % | | Am | Am7 | Fmaj7 | % | | Am | Am7 | Fmaj7 | % | | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | Am Am7 Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | How young I am now, stop counting the weeks Am Am7 Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | We're safe from the void, where they're still counting sheep Am Am7 Am6 F/A Put the phone to the floor, you'll hear my heart beat Am Am7 Am6 F/A Some people get married, but I'll never cheat Am Am7 Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | Unlimited capacity for love Am Am7 Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | Unlimited capacity for love | Am | % | Fmaj7 | % | | Am | % | Fmaj7 | % | | Am | % | Fmaj7 | % | | Am | % | Fmaj7 | Dm/F E | | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | Am Am7 Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | The end's in sight, it's gone way too far Am Am7 Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | This could turn out another unwinning war Am Am7 Am6 F/A It wasn't inherited, certainly not a joke Am Am7 Am6 F/A So many human hearts, hanging in hope Am Am7 Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | Unlimited capacity for love Am Am7 Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | Unlimited capacity for love Am Am7 Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | Unlimited capacity for love Am Am7 Am6 F/A | Am Am7 | Am6 F/A | Unlimited capacity for love (repeat and fade)