Artist: They Might Be Giants
Song Rhythm Section Want Ad
Album: They Might Be Giants
Verse 1:
G C Em
In a world we call our home there’s lots of room to roam
A
plenty of time to turn mistakes into rhyme
G C
there’s a place for those who love their poetry
Em
it’s just across from the sign that says Pros Only
D
So if you like a band with a chick singer
C D
say your cup of tea is a wall of trombones
C
If you dig Menudo or MDC we salute you the way we know
Chorus:
G C
For every one with dollar signs in his eyes
Em A
there must be hundreds who look at you as if you’re some kind of
D 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
Verse 2:
Hats off to the new age hairstyle made of bones
hats off to the use of hats as megaphones
speak softly, drive the 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:
For every one with dollar signs in his eyes
There must be hundreds that look at you as if your some kind of
rhyth section want ad. No others need apply
to the rhyth section want ad. And here’s the reason why
Bridge:
Gm for four bars
Cm for four bars
Guitar 2:
E———
B———
G———
D———
A—2-1-0
E-0——
Verse 2:
Hats off to the new age hairstyle made of bones
hats off to the use of hats as megaphones
speak softly, drive the 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:
G C
For every one with dollar signs in his eyes
Em A
there must be hundreds who look at you as if you’re some kind of
D G C F C D
Rhythm section want ad — no others need apply
G C Am D
to the rhythm section want ad — and heres the reason why
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 …
