The main verse part goes as follows (fret numberings are with the capo on):

C2 Em7 A7sus4 G/B (I’m guessing on chord names)

E———-0————3——-3—-
B——–3—3———————–
G——0——–0——————–
D————————————
A—3——–2——0——-2——–
E————————————

This is played over and over again through the verse

CHORUS

Jane doesn’t think a [G/F#]man can ever be faithful
Jane isn’t giv[G/F#]ing me a chance to be shameful
Jane Jane

BRIDGE:
I wrote a letter
She should have got it yesterday
Life could be better
By being together
Is what I cannot explain to Jane

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Tuning: E Standard

Intro, also called “Riff 1”

e|-------------------------------------------------------------|
B|------3--------3--------3--------3---------------------------|
G|----2---2----0---0----0---0----0---0-------------------------|
D|--0----------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------0--------3----------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------3-------------------------------|

During the verses, a second riff is played. We’ll call it “Riff 2”

e|--2-----------------3----------------------------------------|
B|--3-----------------3----------------------------------------|
G|--2-----------------0----------------------------------------|
D|--0--------0h2p0----0----------------------------------------|
A|-----0--3-----------2----------------------------------------|
E|--------------------3----------------------------------------|

You dont have to be very precise with the picking, it has a very loose feel to how it is played.

Chorus (The doo-doo-doo part) – Throw some quick palm-muted root notes before you strum
chord, except the very last chord

e|---0----3----3----0----0----3----0---------------------------|
B|---2----3----3----3----2----3----3---------------------------|
G|---0----0----0----0----0----0----2---------------------------|
D|---2----2----0----0----2----2----0---------------------------|
A|---0----3----2----2----0----3----2---------------------------|
E|-------------3----0------------------------------------------|

Bridge

e|----0-----0-----0-----3--------------------------------------|
B|----0-----8-----1-----3--------------------------------------|
G|----0-----0-----2-----0---0h2p0------------------------------|
D|----2-----7-----2-----0--------0h3p0-------------------------|
A|----2-----8-----0-----2-------------0h3p0--------------------|
E|----0-----------------3------------------0-------------------|

After the bridge, their is the “solo”. Near the end, “Riff 3” is thrown in

e|-------------------------------------------------------------|
B|-------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----1--1--1--1/3--------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------|

Order:

[Intro/Riff 1]I’ve informed you to leave…..

[Riff 2] I get ill and I get tired….

Doo-doo-doo….

[Riff 2]

[Riff 1] I’ve informed you to leave….

[Riff 2] I chew up and I choke down…

Doo-doo-doo

Apparitions still wont leave me alone…

[Riff 2 – played vigorously, end with Riff 3]

[Riff 2] I’ve informed you to leave…

Doo-doo-doo

[Riff 1]

[Riff 3]

[Riff 2 to end]

As heard live, Riff 1 and Riff 2 can be combined as the chording is the same, I’ll leave
how you play it up to you.

| / slide up
| slide down
| h hammer-on
| p pull-off
| ~ vibrato
| + harmonic
| x Mute note

the jist is as follows:
the verse is a chord stucture that bounces back from D to G for a
spell,
then they through in a descending bit starting with Bm, then leading to
and ending on A.
the really pick people out there can use A7, whichever you prefer.
the chorus stars on G and goes to D, and ends on A(7).
Original, eh? Okay not really.
the instrumenetal starts with Em, and you just play with the bass
structures.
the bridge goes G, Gm, D, Bm, repeats and ends off with another D, onto

which you rebuild…
alot.
not too difficult.

TUNED: STANDARD, NO CAPO

I think It’s getting to the point where i can
be myself again
I think it’s getting to the point where we have
almost made amends
I think it’s getting to the point that is the
[A(7)]hardest part

CHORUS: And if you call I will answer
And if you fall I’ll pick you up
And if you court thsi disaster
I’ll point you h[A(7)]ome, I’ll point you home.

You think I only think about you when we’re
both in the same room
You think I’m only here to witness the
remains of love exhumed
You think I’m here to play the game of
who loves more than who CHORUS

Instrumental

You think it’s only fair to do what’s best
for you and you alone
You think it’s only fair to do the same to me
when i’m not home
I think it’s time to make this something that is
more than only fair CHORUS

BRIDGE: G Gm
I’m warning you don’t ever do
Those crazy messed up things that you do
If you ever do I promise you
I’ll be the first to crucify you
Now it’s time to prove
That you’ve come back here to Rebuild….

END

so there it is. the phrase of the day is listen and learn,
cuz that’s usally what works best.
as far as i’m concerned, this is pretty much acurate,
but if you really want to, feel free to send any criticisms

Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to ride
One-horse open sleigh

Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to ride
One-horse open sleigh

(Piano Riff Transition to speed up
Chords can be used) Dm, F, Am, G

Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh

Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh

[Verse 2]
Dashing through the snow
On a one-horse open sleigh
Over the fields we go
Laughing all the way;
Bells on bob-tail ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight

Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh

Jingle bells, Batman smells
Robin laid an egg
Batmobile lost its wheel
And Joker got away

[Verse 3]
A day or two ago
I thought I’d take a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side;
The horse was lean and lank;
Misfortune seemed his lot;
He got into a drifted bank
And there we got upsot

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells
Jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells

Jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh

[Verse 4]
(quiet down and build up to chorus)
Now the ground is white
Go it while you’re young
Take the girls tonight
And sing this sleighing song
Just get a bob-tailed bay
Two-forty as his speed
Hitch him to an open sleigh
And crack! you’ll take the lead
(cymbals)

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells
Jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells
Jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh

(Drum snare riff)

What fun it is to laugh and sing (Piano riff can use notes F,F,E,D,GGG)
What fun it is to laugh and sing (Bass riff F,F,E,D,GGG)
What fun it is to laugh and sing (Piano and bass do riff with snare)
Ha ha ha

(Stops abruptly, Verse slows here just like the beginning verse)

What fun it is to laugh and sing

(Builds, fast again)
A sleighing song tonight!

(Ends abruptly, no outro)

Recently, someone posted chords for this Barenaked Ladies song from
“Maybe You Should Drive.” It didn’t sound quite right to me, and this is
what I’ve come up with. I play it with a capo on the 5th fret, but only
because it makes it easier to play the subtle adds that Ed throws in
along the way. Any comments are welcome, especially from the person who
made the original post.

Ben McTernan

LIFE IN A NUTSHELL

(Capo on 5th fret)

Intro: C E F (4x) (that second chord isn’t quite right–the guitar
may just hold on the C major)

When she was three, her Barbies always did it on the [F/E]first date
Now she’s with me, there’s never any need for them to[F/E] demonstrate
She’s like a baby, I’m like a cat
When we are happy we both get [F/E]fat
And still it’s never enough, it’s never enough, it’s never enough

I don’t tend to worry ‘bout the things that other people say
And I’m learning that I wouldn’t want it any other way
Call me crazy but it really doesn’t matter
All that matters to me is she

Her life in a nutshell
No way would she want me to
Change me it’s not that easy ‘cause
My time is often decided for me
For me

Same for second verse and chorus

Bridge:
I fell down with no one to catch me from [F/E]falling
She came ‘round
And only her tenderness stopped me from [F/E]bawling my eyes out
I’m okay

And that’s why, etc.

Life In a Nutshell by Barenaked Ladies

( All chords in barre form unless otherwise stated )

INTRO

F F A A# (four times)

F C(open) Am A#
When she was three, her barbies always did it on the first date

Now she’s with me, There’s never any need for them to demonstrate

Cause she’s like a baby, I’m like a cat

When we are happy we both get fat

And still, its never enough, its never enough, its never enough

F C(open) F Bb F
I dont tend to worry about the things that other people say

C(open) F Bb F
And Im learning that i wouldnt want it any other way

C(open) F Bb
Call me crazy but it really doesn’t matter

All that matters to me is she

Her life, in a nutshell

No way would she want

it to change me

Its not that easy cause

my time is often decided for me

for me

You can do the rest.

– M. B.

Narrow streets
Houses all in rows
Front porch seats
Watchin’ people go
Woah-oh-oh, woah-oh-ohhhhh oh

And in between
Dundas and Queen
Get off that strong
Spread the blankets on the lawn
Woah-oh-oh, woah-oh-ohhhhh oh
Woah-oh-oh, woah-oh-ohhhhhhh Woah OH!

I think that we
Could do better if we weren’t apart
I think that we couldn’t find a better place to start
Than in this downtown [D/F#]neighborhood
Held together by n[D/F#]ails and wood
Where the old folks tak[D/F#]e their time, I wanna make good t[D/F#]ime with you

And in the lane
Rusty garage doors
There’s a hockey game
And that kid’s freaking out ‘cause he scored
Woah-oh-oh, woah-oh-ohhhhh oh
Woah-oh-oh, woah-oh-ohhhhhhh Woah OH!

I think that we
Could do better if we weren’t apart
I think that we couldn’t find a better place to start
Than in this downtown [D/F#]neighborhood
Held together by n[D/F#]ails and wood
Where the old folks tak[D/F#]e their time, I wanna make good t[D/F#]ime with you
I wanna climb the r[D/F#]oof with you
I wanna walk the la[D/F#]aaaaaane with you

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#

---2h3---2h3---2h3---2h3--2--------------|--2h3---2h3---2h3---2------------------|

#

---2------2----2-----2----2--------------|--2-----2-----2-----2------------------|

#

---2h4---2h4---2h4---2h4--2--------------|--2h4---2h4---2h4---2------------------|

#

----------------------------------0-0----|--------------------------0-0----------|

#

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# (3x) (x1)
#
#(Repeat first part of intro throughout verse):
#
#The moon is full
#But there is an incompleteness
#The days are beautiful
#But I feel a bitter sweetness
If I had a wish,
Or even a choice,
I’d wake up to the sound of your voice

A E (intro riff) A E
How I miss waking up to the sound of your voice

I let you down
And fell right off your good list
I hope each day you’ll find peace
And forgiveness
The alarm clock rings
What a lonely noise
And I long for the sound of your voice

Oh, how I miss waking up to the sound of your voice

Take it from me: there’s not much to see
In this
Vo- oi- d

(palm mute this verse)

The saying goes
There will be other dances
This little song is about
Second chances
Just say the word
And I will rejoice
And wake up to the sound of your voice

Oh, how I miss waking up
To the sound
To the sound
To the sound
To the sound
Waking up to the sound of your voice

Take it from me: there’s not much to see
In this
Vo- oi- d

e-----3---------3--------0-------0--------2-------3-------|

#

b-----3---------3--------0-------2--------3-------3-------|

#

g-----0---------0--------0-------0--------2-------0-------|

#

d-----0---------2--------2-------2--------0-------X-------|

#

a-----2---------3--------2-------0--------X-------2-------|

#

E-----3---------X--------0-------X--------2-------X-------|

[B/C]
Intro:
G C x2

It was an upset in two minutes flat
We were back on the freeway, foot to the mat
I can’t understand it; we had it down pat
It’s very upsetting, could we leave it at that?
We all had positions; we each had a role
We’d over-rehearsed it; we had full control
They can’t teach you acting, it’s there in your soul
It’s the same with a bank job, and each thing we stole

So I don’t need att[F#/D]itude
Cause you knew just wha[F#/D]t to do
We all did our best now
We all need to r[B/C]est now
Leave me alone
Wait by the phone

I was the driver; you ran the show
You had the last word, the go or no go
I knew every laneway in Ontario
But it’s not what you’re sure of, it’s what you don’t know
It should have been filled with the usual ones
Throwing their cash into mutual funds
We all had our ski masks and sawed-off shotguns
But how do you plan for a bank full of nuns?

Well, I guess we panicked – we all have taboos
And they were like zebras; they had us confused
We should be in condos with oceanfront views
Instead we’re most-wanted on the six o’clock news

So I don’t need att[F#/D]itude
Cause you knew just[F#/D] what to do
We all did our best now
We all need to r[B/C]est now
Leave me alone
And wait by the phone

Break:
C B[F#/D]/C C D x2[F#/D]

Inside the police car you tried to explain
your crisis of conscience; the voice in your brain
And now that the whole thing has gone down the drain
I think we all know who should shoulder the blame
Cause you made a choice there, almost sublime
I’m all for compassion, just not on my dime
You looked like an amateur, and that’s the real crime
So I’ll take a walk now, and you do the time

And I don’t need att[F#/D]itude
Cause you knew just what to do
We all did our best now
We all need to r[B/C]est now
Leave me alone
There’s no need to phone

We all did our best now
We all need to rest now
Leave me alone
We all did our best now
We all need to rest now
Leave me alone
Leave me alone

e|------| e|-2----| e|------|

#

B|-2----| B|-3----| B|------|

#

G|-2----| G|-2----| G|-1----|

#

D|-2----| D|------| D|-2----|

#

A|------| A|------| A|-2----|

#

E|------| E|------| E|------|

#
#
#
#CHORUS:
#
What’s so maybe about...What’s so maybe about…What’s so maybe
about…Katie?

What’s the use in hesitating? Can’t you see that Katie’s waiting?
Just because her youth is fading, doesn’t mean that she’s not worth dating

CHORUS (x2)

I don’t know what the fuss is all about just take it slow, it’s not like you
can’t live without her to and fro, if you’ve got a shred of doubt then it’s
not worth it

CHORUS (x2)

Can’t you see her with her arms wide open? she’s everything that you’ve
been hoping for. Forever’s not so long, stop moping, She’s got a daughter
and you’re just not coping.

Do you know everyone you ever swore you’d love for life? I don’t know them
anymore I know their names I’d recognize them on the street and I don’t love

them…

SOLO CHORDS: D, E, A, D, D, E, A x2
SOLO GUITAR: keep repeating the 9th fret on the G-string until the very end
of the solo just before the chorus comes back in, as thats’s where it changes

e|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-(repeat until...)-9-7-6----7-6----------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------9------9-7------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------

CHORUS (x2)
CHORUS (x2) (just in the chord of A)

by…

Henry Willard, 16, England
www.innocence-uk.co.uk
henry@innocence-uk.co.uk