Elvis Costello – Under Lime chords

[Intro]
C   Bbsus2   (x2)

[Verse 1]
       C                      Bbsus2It's a long way down from the high horse you're on
          F                      Gsus4When you stumble and then you're thrown
        C                           Bbsus2And the last time we say him he was out in the rain
Em            Am    Em            AmWatchin' that train roll down the track
Em               Am      Em            AmNow he's back in showbiz trying make a comeback


[Verse 2]
   C                               Bbsus2We know that he's desperate and we know that he's broke
         F                   Gsus4He's the mystery guest we'll puncture
            C                                 Bbsus2They told a young girl with a clipboard "Just keep him amused"
    Em        Am        Em            Am"Whatever you do, don't tell him your name"
    Em        Am   Em            Am"Whatever you say, don't let him drink"
      Bb                      GUnder lime, under lime, under lime


[Pre-Chorus]
   Eb       Dm              Eb          Ebm    BbHe whistles out of tune his words don't always rhyme
    Eb      Dm                   Eb     Ebm    BbBut we will be right back, we're almost out of time


(Chorus)
                          G#     F# F   BbDown a long corridor he's trying to impress
                          G#     F# F   BbHe was helpin' a showgirl fasten up her dress
                               G#         F#   F BbAnd the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away

And the band starts to play

[Instrumental]
D   D7   Gm/Bb   (x2)

[Verse 3]
       C                   Bbsus2In the violent strip of an undressing room
    F                      Gsus4She loosened his grip and started
C                          Bbsus2Tell me your story, if you feel so inclined
Em       Am    Em       AmHe was a mess, almost resigned
Em               Am     Em               AmThough she could guess, I think you will find
    Bb                                GShe thought, "Oh you know, I wouldn't mind"


[Pre-Chorus]
   Eb        Dm                    Eb        Ebm    BbHe asked her boyfriend's name then her whole family tree
    Eb         Dm                 Eb   Ebm     BbShe thought "I can't believe it's happening to me"


[Chorus]
                                    G#     F#   F    BbAnd upset, said "Hey pet: would you kindly pass that pill
                        G#      F# F  BbAnd allow me to just dictate my dying will"
                               G#         F#   F BbAnd the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away

And the band starts to play

[Instrumental]
D   D7   Gm/Bb   (x2)

[Verse 4]
C                         Bbsus2Jimmy was dreamin' as she uncrossed her legs
   F                     Gsus4He shuttered his eyes discreetly
       C                           Bbsus2And he thought of a drummer and considered a snare
        Em          Am           Em          AmBut the beat of his heart said, "Don't even start"
    Em             Am              Em              AmHis conscience was bare, it said, "Hey, don't even dare"
Bb                  GShe's completely unaware


[Pre-Chorus]
    Eb       Dm                 Eb    Ebm BbShe forced a laugh or a sigh at every alibi
     Eb    Dm                     Eb       Ebm    BbOnce every crime was confessed he buttoned up his vest


[Chorus]
                                   G#     F#   F  BbSaid "Hey gal, you'r a pal, you've really been a sport
                           G#     F#    F   BbAnd you don't get a record if you never get caught"
                               G#         F#   F BbAnd the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away

And the band starts to play

[Instrumental]
D   D7   Gm/Bb   (x3)
C   Bbsus2       (x2)[Outro]
       C                      Bbsus2It's a long way down from the high horse you're on
       C                    Bbsus2It's a long way back as you cover your track
       COr you bury your crime
      Bbsus2                  C               Bbsus2Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime
       C                      Bbsus2It's a long way down from the high horse you're on
       C                    Bbsus2It's a long way back as you cover your track
       COr you bury your crime
      Bbsus2                  C               Bbsus2Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime
       C                      Bbsus2It's a long way down from the high horse you're on
       C                    Bbsus2It's a long way back as you cover your track
       CAs you bury your crime
      Bbsus2Under lime, under lime, under lime