Biography:
Elvis Costello (born Declan Patrick MacManus on 25 August 1954) is an internationally known English singer-songwriter. Gaining prominence as an early participant in London's pub rock scene in the mid-70s, he burst into fame with his critically acclaimed 1977 debut 'My Aim Is True', still one of the most successful debuts of all time. He soon did much work in the genres of punk rock, power pop, and New Wave after he formed Elvis Costello & The Attractions.
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From: [email protected] (Phillip C. Saunders)
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 1995 00:16:18 EDT
Subject: CRD:The Big Light, Elvis Costello
The Big Light
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E
Well I had a little feeling to have a big night
B
And woke up feeling small and not so brave and not quite right
E
I had to face the who am I and where is she what did I do
A B E
But worst of all I had to face the big light
Chorus
E A
The big light came through my window and it opened up my eyelids
B E
And it snapped them up like roller blinds and told me things that I did
E A
I can't face another day and night of good ideas and complications
B
And I'm thankful I didn't open another bottle of inspiration
Nifty James Burton lick at end of chorus
A--2---4--5--6--|-2---4--5--6--|-2---4--5--6--|--64--2----------|
E---------------|--------------|--------------|----------3b4--0--|
When the hangover this morning had a personality
And I cast my shattered mind over selected memories
I didn't even touch the light switch so I knew I'd never see
The Haggard face that would be staring back at me
Chorus
Well I had a little feeling to have a big time
And I woke to alarm bells like a big church chime
I had to face the who am I and who is she what did I do
But worst of all I had to face the big light
Chorus
E A
Well it's fine to go out and have a big night
B E
But sooner or later you've got to face the big light
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From: [email protected] (Phillip C. Saunders)
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 1995 00:16:18 EDT
Subject: CRD:The Big Light, Elvis Costello
The Big Light
[email protected]
E
Well I had a little feeling to have a big night
B
And woke up feeling small and not so brave and not quite right
E
I had to face the who am I and where is she what did I do
A B E
But worst of all I had to face the big light
Chorus
E A
The big light came through my window and it opened up my eyelids
B E
And it snapped them up like roller blinds and told me things that I did
E A
I can't face another day and night of good ideas and complications
B
And I'm thankful I didn't open another bottle of inspiration
Nifty James Burton lick at end of chorus
A--2---4--5--6--|-2---4--5--6--|-2---4--5--6--|--64--2----------|
E---------------|--------------|--------------|----------3b4--0--|
When the hangover this morning had a personality
And I cast my shattered mind over selected memories
I didn't even touch the light switch so I knew I'd never see
The Haggard face that would be staring back at me
Chorus
Well I had a little feeling to have a big time
And I woke to alarm bells like a big church chime
I had to face the who am I and who is she what did I do
But worst of all I had to face the big light
Chorus
E A
Well it's fine to go out and have a big night
B E
But sooner or later you've got to face the big light
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