The Roches - The Scorpion Lament
[Intro]
Em
[Verse 1]
A
Stood on the street the other night
G D Em
In full moonlight
Barefoot and, oh, dirtied
D Em
My dress was going away
[Verse 2]
A
There I was meeting up with a man
G D Em
For the payoff
Faithful and unexpected
D
I somewhat recollect
[Chorus]
Am D
Soon she heard me
Am D
Siren she wailed
Am D G
Queen spelling bee, she nailed me
Em
By name
D Em
It's not alright with me
[Verse 3]
A
What am I doing out on the street?
G D Em
I'm ashamed, dear
Good boy, he beats it
D Em
I tear myself downtown
[Verse 4]
A
God has let me release a sting
G D Em
In my own eye
Walk home to just nightmares
D Em
No angels on the phone
[Chorus]
Am D
Soon she heard me
Am D
Siren she wailed
Am D G
Queen spelling bee, she nailed me
Em
By name
D Em
It's not alright with me