Rhythm Section Want Ad

Rhythm Section Want Ad by They Might Be Giants

[Convention: each chord is two beats/half a measure. A dash indicates that

the chord is held for another two beats; two chords with a slash between

them are held for one beat/a quarter of a measure each.]

1.

|: G C Em

In a world we call our own there's lots of room to roam

A :|

plenty of time to turn mistakes into rhyme

there's a place for those who love their poetry

it's just across from the sign that says Pros Only

So if you like a band with a chick singer

say your cup of tea is a wall of trombones

If you dig Menudo or MDC we salute you the way we know

For every one with dollar signs in his eyes

Em A / D

there must be hundreds who look at you as if you're some kind of

G / C F / C D

Rhythm section want ad - no others need apply

G / C Am / D

to the rhythm section want ad - I'll tell you why

2.

Hats off to the new age hairstyle made of bones

hats off to the use of hats as megaphones

speak softly, drive a Sherman tank

laugh hard it's a long way to the bank

Do you sing like Olive Oyl on purpose

you guys must be into the Eurythmics

(Chorus)

Gm for four bars

Cm for four

(Repeat verse 2)

(Chorus)

Coda:

G / C F / C D

Rhythm section want ad - no others need apply

G / C Am / D G/C G/C ... G

to the rhythm section want ad - here's the reason why - why ...

-E.M.