Rainbird


#----------------------------------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. # #------------------------------------------------------------------------------# Date: Thu, 20 Nov 1997 19:13:24 -0800 From: jamiii Subject: "Rainbird" by Love and Rockets Love and Rocket's "Rain Bird" from _Earth, Sun, Moon_ chord voicings: A(add B) - 577600 G6 - 355400 F#7(add B) - 244300 F# - 244322 Bsus2 - x24422 E - 022100 A(add B) G6 F#7(add B) - repeat sequence Rain bird dives throught the hole In a broken guitar Rain bird sings a song so sad in blue Like a stranded insect Stuck in a bowl of glue F#7(add B) - stick He tries to fly But he will die F# If he ever leaves the zoo - restart A(add B) sequence Rain Bird / Rain Bird Rain bird swoops through the Chimney pots and rain Rain bird flies to the edge of a gilded cage Hiding in the spotlights Of a famous stage F#7(add B) - stick again He tries to become invisible F# Whilst stealing the front page - restart A(add B) sequence Rain Bird / Rain Bird / Rain Bird / Rain Bird F# When you were a boy Bsus2 You used to wish for this F# But like the cat who turns his nose Bsus2 Up at the dish F# Bsus2 Now that you have it You want to give it away - no chord When you had to work so hard Slogging for a pittance In a boot and shoe yard F# Bsus2 That's when you wanted What you now give away F# Bsus2 E - no lyrics - repeat A(add B) sequence Rain Bird You're all the rage, bird Rain Bird You're all the rage, bird - end on F# -David J Check song for rhythm. Intro is A(add B) sequence x 2. transcribed by john m. mailto:jamiii@concentric.net