
Amy
Elton John
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Tom : Em
Em
[Verse]
Em
Tread on my face if you like little lady.
A7
Turn me inside out if you have to baby.
C#m A7
But don't you cross me off your list.
C#m A7
Ooh, I am young and I ain't never been kissed.
C7 D E7
Never been kissed - by a lady called Amy
Em
You're far out, you're fab and insane.
A7
A woman of the world, it's quite plain.
C#m A7
My dad told me Amy's your name. Said he'd
C#m A7
break my neck if I played your game.
C7
But he can bust my neck `cause I
D E7
I love you all the same.
[Chorus]
C7
Amy, I know you don't have to show your affection -
Em
Cause the big boys like you and to you I'm an infection.
Gm A7 C7
So if you don't want me around I think I'll run along & drown
D B7 Em
You can't want this bum in town, Amy.
[Verse]
Em
I'm beaten on the streets `cause I loves you.
A7
I watch you go to work in the summer.
C#m A7
I don't whistle at you down the street.
C#m A7
I would if I could but I can't whistle, you see.
C7 D C7
Amy, I may not be James Dean. Amy, I may not be nineteen
D
And I may still be in romper boots & jeans.
C7 D7 Em
But ooh Amy - you're the girl that wrecks my dreams.
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