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Chord diagram for A7sus4
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      [Verse 1]
D/B                                  D
In this town television shuts off at two
D/B                               D
What can a lonely rock and roller do?
A7                             A7sus4
Oh, the bed's so big and the sheets are clean
              A7                   A7sus4
And your girlfriend said that you were 19
D                           Dsus4    D
The styrofoam ice bucket is full of ice
C             Em           D
Come up to my motel room, treat me nice

[Verse 2]
D/B                                       D
I don't wanna make no late night New York calls
D/B                                         D
I don't wanna stare at these ugly grass mat walls
A7                A7sus4
Chronologically I know you're young
               A7                     A7sus4
But when you kissed me in the club you bit my tongue
D                                      Dsus4    D
I'll write a song for you and put it on my next LP
C             Em           D
Come up to my motel room, sleep with me

[Verse 3]
D/B                                  D
There's a bible in the drawer, don't be afraid
D/B                                     D
I'll put up a sign to warn the clean up maid
A7                             A7sus4
Yes there's lots of soap, and lots of towels
              A7                   A7sus4
Nevermind those desk clerk's scowls
D                                    Dsus4       D
I'll buy you breakfast, they'll think you're my wife
C             Em           D
Come up to my motel room, save my life
    

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