The Replacements are an alternative rock group that formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1979. The band originally started off as a hardcore punk outfit but began to incorporate folk and power pop influences in their sound. They become one of the leaders of the early alt-folk set and one of the flagship bands of the American 80s post-punk scene, being as well a major influence on 90s indie rock.
The band's best known lineup consisted of Paul Westerberg (vocals, guitar), Bob Stinson (guitar), Tommy Stinson (bass) and Chris Mars (drums).
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#----------------------------------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. # #------------------------------------------------------------------------------## <[email protected]> From: Daniel L. Lovall Subject: replacements/IOU.crd To: [email protected] Date: Wed, 20 Oct 93 9:11:11 EST X-Mailer: ELM [version 2.3 PL11]
I saw Paul Westerberg in Indianapolis the other night, and he closed with a great version of this song. The lyrics are as close to what he sang in concert as I could get (not exactly what is on the album), with some help from cs.uwp.edu (transcribed by The Skyway).
Dan
IOU
B Get me out of this stinkin' fresh air DDbB Night and day in the electric chair B Step right up son EDDbBE gonna show you something ain't never been done DDbB you're all fucked.
Listen, it don't cost much I lay down the line, and you suck Never do what you're told There'll be time for dreamin' when you're old You're all wrong and I'm right
F#Db Please be on your honor F#Db Please be on my side
(back in here)
Solo over E - B
chorus (chords only)
Listen to the story all right I'll lose it all right on that dotted line Step right up son gonna show you something ain't never been done You're all wrong and I'm right
B You see I want it in writing, I owe you nothing want it in writing, I owe you nothing want it in writing