Mac DeMarco is the antithesis to your stereotypical singer-songwriter. Disregarding the seriously somber moments, he replaces them with whimsical and youthful spontaneity, whilst retaining endearing and subtle commentaries. Promptly after leaving his Edmonton garage for Vancouver he embarked on a grand voyage of enlightenment and alcoholic debauchery.
DeMarco’s a weird cat, cultivating an affinity for occult imagery, nudity and social satire. But
Four years of hard work!This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!
Please note that this isn't mean't to be exactly the same as the original song, It's how I play it on acoustic guitar. It doesn't fit the melody, it does fit the lyrics. Capo 2 is the best way to go if you want it to sound like the original. I prefer Capo 5. Just place the capo where ever you want it to be and enjoy!
Chords are:
Cmaj7 : 032000 Cadd9 : 032030 C : 032010 G : 320000 C* : 335553 A : 002220 Em : 022000
Intro:
CMaj7-Cadd9-C-G X4
[Verse]
CMaj7-Cadd9CG Viceroy, CMaj7-Cadd9CG early in the morning CMaj7-Cadd9CG just tryin' to let the sun in, CMaj7-Cadd9CG and open up my eyes
CMaj7-Cadd9CG Viceroy, CMaj7-Cadd9CG as it's gettin' later, CMaj7-Cadd9CG headin' for the corner, CMaj7-Cadd9CG already runnin' dry
[Chorus]
C* AC* AC* A And oooohooh don't let me see you cryin' C* AC* AC* A 'cause ooooh honey I smoke ya till I'm dyin'
[Verse]
CMaj7-Cadd9CG Viceroy, CMaj7-Cadd9CG don't take me for a fool now, CMaj7-Cadd9CG I'm only tryin to calm down, CMaj7-Cadd9CG just tryin' to keep it cool
CMaj7-Cadd9CG Viceroy, CMaj7-Cadd9CG as it's gettin' later, CMaj7-Cadd9CG headin' for the corner, CMaj7-Cadd9CG I'm leavin' it to you
[Chorus]
C* AC* AC* A And oooohooh don't let me see you cryin' C* AC* AC* A 'cause ooooh honey I smoke ya till I'm dyin'