you can make the intro a little more interesting by going back and
forth from E to strumming the 3 bottom strings (E,A,D) open. I don’t
think that’s exactly how they play it but it sounds okay…
(Fingering for Asus X02230)

Intro: E E E Asus A
[////] [////] [////] [///] [/]
There’s a little bitty flame burning deep in my heart
You wanna make something of it?

Oh do you feel the same maybe just a little spark
You wanna make something of it?
Do you wanna turn it into somethin’ that’s burnin’
Like a raging fire out of control
Well I’m waiting for you tell me what you wanna do
You wanna make something of it?

There’s a little bitty seed growing deep in my soul
You wanna make something of it?

You got everything it needs just to help it to grow
You wanna make something of it?

Run wild like a vine if you only took the time
To meet me in the garden of love
It’d be a sweet situation if you had the inclination
Wanna make something of it?

Chorus:
Oh yeah I admit it
I love you yes I do
But what you do with it is all
Up to you

Instrumental: E E E A B B E
[////] [////] [////] [////] [////] [////][////]
CHORUS

Repeat first verse

Well I’m waiting for you tell me what you wanna do
You wanna make something of it
Well I’m waiting for you tell me what you wanna do
You wanna make something of it

Bill and Candy

Lesson In Leavin’ Jo Dee Messina Done in C

Somebody’s gonna give you A lesson in leavin’

Somebody’s gonna give you back, What you’ve been givin’

And I hope that I’m around, To watch ‘em knock you down

It’s like you to love ‘em and leave ‘em;

Just like you loved me and left me

It’s like you to do that sort of thing, Over and over again;

You’re a fool-hearted man

Bridge:

I hear you’ve been askin’ about me from some of my friends

Well, you’d better believe; I’m not goin’ through that again

You’re the kind of man, A woman thinks she can change

Oh, but the only thing changin’, Is my way of thinkin’

And I’m thinkin’ that maybe someday

II

Somebody’s gonna give you A lesson in losin’

Somebody’s gonna do to you, What you’ve been doin’

And I hope that I’m around, To watch ‘em knock you down

Somebody’s gonna give you A lesson in hurtin’

Somebody’s gonna leave you, With your fire burnin’

And no way to put it out, Baby, there ain’t no doubt;

You’re a fool-hearted man

Sing Bridge Again
Sing I again 2x?..Modulate to D?.no music (just drums)….
Resume music on “It’s like you to love ‘em….etc.”
Oh, a fool-hearted man, Oh, whoa, Oh, a fool-hearted man

Submitted By: Bill and Candy Husselman
Picks_N_Sticks@hotmail.com

Well you filled up my head, with so many lies
And twisted my heart till somethin’, snapped inside
I’d like to give it one more try
But my give a damn’s busted.
You can crawl back home, say you were wrong
Stand out in the yard, cry all night long
Go ahead and water the lawn
My give a damn’s busted
tabchorus
D A E I really wanna care D A E I wanna feel somethin’ D A D Let me dig a little deeper E Nope, sorry, nothin’
tab

You can say you got issues, you can say you’re a victim
It’s all your parents’ fault, after all you didn’t pick ‘em
Maybe somebody else’s got time to listen
My give a damn’s busted

Well your therapist says it was all a mistake
A product of the Prozac and your codependent ways
So who’s your enabler these days
My give a Damn’s busted

Chorus 2:
I really wanna care
I wanna feel somethin’
Let me dig a little deeper
No, still nothin
Fiddle
It’s a desperate situation, no tellin’ what you’ll do
If I don’t forgive ya, you say your life is through
C’mon, give me somethin’ I can use
My give a damn’s busted

Chorus 3:
I really wanna care
I wanna feel somethin’
Let me dig a little deeper
No, man, sorry.just nothin’ –
Nope – you’ve really done it this time

Capo 1st Fret

Intro A – E – F#m – D – A – E – Asus – A

(verse 1)

Pick up any morning paper
Turn on the 6 o’clock news
The devil’s been so busy lately
That even God must get the [Asus/A]blues

(verse 2)

A young man lies there in the street
His life gone like it was nothin’ to lose
And for the shoes there on his feet
Yes even God must get the b[Asus/A]lues[-][Asus/A]

(bridge)
When this rain falls down from heaven, it must be the angels cryin’
For all the sorrow in the world tonight

(verse 3)
A young girl hides her face in shame
So they can’t see it’s been battered and bruised
Like she’s the one to blame
Yes even God must get the blues

(lead chords E – D – A – F#M – A – Esus – E)

(verse 4)

Pick up any evening paper
Turn on the 10 o’clock news
The devil’s been so busy lately
That even God must get the blues

Yeah even God must get…
The blues

Intro –

D – A – G – A – D – A – G – A – D – A – G – A – Bm – A – G

(verse)
You could spread your wings and fly,
You could try to go so high,
In the sky, that you’d never come down,
(verse 2)
You could follow every dream,
But when it seems everything you believe,
Never works out,

(bridge)
Remember I’m right here for you,
When everything comes undone,

(chorus)
You belong to me, You belong in the sun,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine,
You belong to me, You belong in the sun,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine,
(verse 3)
You can wonder far away,
Everyday I will pray, that you’re safe,
Till I see you agian,
(verse 4)
When you feel like no one cares,
And you’re scared, I’ll be there,
this I swear, right to the end,
(bridge)
I’ll always be right here for you,
No matter what you’ve done

(chorus)
You belong to me, You belong in the sun,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine,
You belong to me, You belong in the sun,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine,
(bridge)
The clouds movin, but the storms won’t stay,
Cause when they get a look at you there,
Gonna be blown away,

(chorus)
You belong to me, You belong in the sun,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine,

You belong to me, You belong in the sun,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine,

You belong to me, You belong in the sun,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine,
You belong to me, You belong in the sun,[-]
Let it shine, let it shine, [-]
You belong in the sun[-], [-] [-] let it shine,

JO DEE MESSINA
From the album, “Jo Dee Messina” Curb/EMI

Transcribed by Darragh Egan. I am fairly new to the guitar
(and especially to transcribing) so there may be some errors.
Please send any questions, comments, or corrections regarding
this submission to

NOTES: Each letter represents one full bar (4 beats).
Beginners like me may find it easier to put a capo at the second
fret and play the progression as: D A G A

INTRO: E B A B E B A B

[VERSE 1]
Baby, what do you say we just get lost?
Leave this one horse townlike two rebels without a cause.
I got people in Boston. Ain’t your daddy still in Des Moines?
We can pack up tomorrow. Tonight, let’s flip a coin.

CHORUS: E B
Heads, Carolina – Tails, California.
Somewhere greener – somewhere warmer.
Up in the mountains – down by the ocean.
Where? It don’t matter, as long as we’re goin’
Somewhere together. I’ve got a quarter.
Heads, Carolina – Tails, California.

BREAK: E B A B [LEADING INTO VERSE 2]

We can load what we own in the back of a U-haul van.
Couple modern day Moses’, searchin for the promised land.
We can go four hundred miles before we stop for gas.
We can drive for a day, and then we’ll take a look at the map.

BREAK: E B A B E B A B [LEADING INTO VERSE 3]

We’re gonna get outta here if we gotta ride a Greyhound bus.
Boy, we’re bound to outrun the bad luck that’s tailin’ us.

OUTRO:
O–-oh, California! Carolina! California!
[FADE OUT]

Intro: C C2 C C2 C C2 C

He left me cryin’ late one Sunday night outside of Boulder
He said he had to find himself out on the road
I guess when love goes wrong
You gotta learn to be strong
So, I worked two jobs
And I moved three times
I ended up south of Memphis
Workin’ down in Riverside
I may not be so lucky in love
But, the one thing I’m sure of

CHORUS:
I want a man to stand beside me
Not in front of, or behind me
Give me two arms that want to hold me
Not own me
And I’ll give all the love in my heart
Stand beside me
Be true, don’t tell lies to me
I’m not looking for a fantasy
I want a man to stand beside me

I didn’t expect to see him one hot July morning
His hair was longer, but his eyes were the same old blue
He said, “I’ve missed you for so long…
Oh baby, what can I do?”

I said…

CHORUS:
I want a man to stand beside me
Not in front of, or behind me
Give me two arms that want to hold me
Not own me
And I’ll give all the love in my h[C-]eart

BRIDGE:
Oh, it’s hard to tell him no when I want him so bad
But, I’ve got to be true to my heart this time…

I’m not looking for a fantasy

I want a man to stand beside me

I want a man to stand beside me

Stand beside me

Stand beside me

Im Alright

Intro: C F C G – C F C G

Its been a long time, glad to see your face
I knew we’d meet again another time, another place
Cant believe its been so many years,
You better grab a chair and a couple of beers
Lookin good in your three piece suit
You know I always knew you’d take the business route
You were always the one to follow the line
and you look like your doin alright
Been singing for my rent
and singing for my supper
Im above the below and
below the upper
Im stuck in the middle where money gets tight
but I guess Im doin alright
Im all, Im all, Im alright
Its a beautiful day, not a cloud in sight
so I guess Im doin all right
Im all, Im all, Im all right
Got a good old friend here with me tonight
and I guess Im doin alright

Well we had a lot of dreams when we were younger

They thought we were crazy, but we had the hunger

We kept alot of freinds, skipped a lot of class

Been on top of the world and knocked on our ___

We lost touch, we lost in love,

we lost our minds when things got tough,

But beatin time is a losin fight

and I guess Im doin alright

CHORUS:

Well, I hate to see this evening end

God only knows when I’ll see you again

Just, send me a fax or send me a letter

or give me a call, that would even be better

Give the kids a kiss for me

and say hello to the family

Tell em all my future’s lookin bright

Well, I miss em, but Im doin alright

I said I miss em, but Im doin alright

Chorus:

Im doin alri—————-ght

Capo 2

This old world
Can be cruel sometimes
When you’re looking for answers
You can’t seem to find
No one understands what you’re going through

Oh I know it can get lonely out there
When you feel like nobody cares
well you look around thinking
If they only knew
well I do

I’ve felt the chill of this world
Cut down to the bone
I’ve walked many a mile
Down this road on my own
I’ve been through hell on my knees
Come face to face with the devil
And I know that it’s hard to believe
But it get’s better

Time is a healer
But we can’t see how
When we’re caught in the moment
And the hurtin’ is now
We don’t want to see
That maybe somethings weren’t meant to figure out

I’ve felt the chill of this world
Cut down to the bone
I’ve walked many a mile
Down this road on my own
I’ve been through hell on my knees
Come face to face with the devil
And I know that it’s hard to believe
But it get’s better

instrumental: D A D G D A

This old world
It can be cruel sometimes
When you’re looking for answers
Well just keep in mind
Know you’re not alone
We’re all tryin’ to find
Our way through this life

I’ve felt the chill of this world
Cut down to the bone
I’ve walked many a mile
Down this road on my own
I’ve been through hell on my knees
Come face to face with the devil
And I know that it’s hard to believe
But it get’s better

Okay, I think this sounds about right. I’ve only been playing guitar for about a year and
this is my first tab, so don’t hate me if it’s not perfect. 🙂

Capo three

Lora-Lee had a headache
I bet you know the feelin’
Bangin’ your head all day long against the glass ceiling
Lorelei made her mind up

She had enough
She jumped the fence right there and then
To go somewhere she’s never been

She waved the 9 to 5 a big goodbye
She just got tired
Of livin’ someone else’s life
She’s heard the sky is full of stars
In Buenos Aires
They’re gonna say she’s crazy
Cashin’ in her IRA baby
Gonna start livin
It’s time to start livin’
Someone else’s life
Someone else’s life

Marianne was a waitress
She started out as part-time
Six years on she’s in a cocktail apron doin’ hard time
Marianne called her sister
Said put my stuff in storage
Yeah and feed the cat
I don’t know when I’m comin’ back

She waved the 9 to 5 a big goodbye
She just got tired
Of livin’ someone else’s life
She heard the sky is full of stars
In Buenos Aires
They’re gonna say she’s crazy
Maxin’ out her Visa baby
Gonna start livin’
It’s time to start livin’
Someone else’s life
Someone else’s life

There’s a whole new world
Waitin’ for you girl

She waved the 9 to 5 a big goodbye
She just got tired
Of livin’ someone else’s life
She heard the sky is full of stars
In Buenos Aires
If you’re gonna say she’s crazy
Ya better say it in Spanish baby
Gonna start livin’
It’s time to start livin’
Oh, it’s time to start livin’
Time to start livin’
D A Em G (repeat last line a few times until the end)
Someone else’s life