Sleep Of The Just tab - elvis costello

Sleep of the Just

G                                   Bm
The soldier asked my name and did I come here very often
       Em                               C
Well I thought that he was asking me to dance
      G                     Bm
In my holy coat and hat and him in his red bonnet
          Em                          C
We'd have made a lovely couple but we never had the chance

[chorus:]
G                    C
And now you say that you've got to go
G                    C
Well if you must you must
G              C            D            G   C   G   D
I suppose that you need the sleep of the just

Well it was a powerful day and there were black crows in the road
And I kept my strong opinions to my chest
I suppose I should have told them that I was on fire for you
When the bus burst into flames outside some place, 'The Poet's Rest'

[Repeat chorus; come out like this:]  G  C  G  G7

  C                                       Bm
A girl woke up in a naked light and said 
        C                                           G
He even looked like her brother in the army but she never mentions him
         B7                                    Em
He'll be tucked up in his bed tonight with his dirty-pictures girl
        C                                               
Saying, 'You're some mother's daughter you know or is it 

D      D/C  D/B  D/A
immaterial girl?'

Now she's pinned up upon the barracks wall in her home town
All the soldiers taking turns with their attentions
And as they speculate what she'd look like beneath that thin nightgown
His family pride was rising up as he cast his eyes down

[Last chorus:  come out of it with Em then repeat verse chords
to fade]

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Elvis Costello & The Attractions - B Movie
Live, 1979 I found America hiding in the corner of my wallet It's a well kept secret, thought that I had better swallow it Before they make me spit out the truth Before they find you're lying about your youth B movie, that's all you are to me Just a soft soap story Don't want the woman to adore me You can't stand it when it goes from real to reel Too real too real You can't stand it when I throw punch lines you can feel All the time, there's a rule book in Brittania That no one ever waives And everybody's on the make It's not your heart I want to break Turn out the lights I'm thinking that I want to go to sleep now Just give me a promise that I'm supposed to keep now I don't want some fool asking me why When I find you're finally making me cry

Richard Thompson - End of the rainbow cover (Elvis Costello version)
This is a cover of EC own cover of this song... I feel for you, you little horror Safe at your mother's breast No lucky break for you around the corner 'Cos your father is a bully And he thinks that you're a pest And your sister she's no better than a whore Life looks so rosy in the cradle But I'll be a friend and I'll tell you what's in store There's nothing at the end of the rainbow There's nothing to grow up for anymore Tycoons and barrow boys will rob you And throw you on the side And all because they love themselves sincerely And a man holds a bread-knife Up to your throat and it's four feet wide And he's anxious just to show you what it's for Life looks so rosy in the cradle But I'll be a friend and I'll tell you what's in store There's nothing at the end of the rainbow There's nothing to grow up for anymore All the sad and empty faces That meet you on the street All walking in their sleep or in a dream Every loving handshake Is just another man to beat How your heart aches just to cut him to the core Life looks so rosy in the cradle But I'll be a friend and I'll tell you what's in store There's nothing at the end of the rainbow There's nothing to grow up for anymore

My Hero [Chapter 9]
[nicks POV] I woke up and looked over at Joe. "was I really talking to JoJo last nigh?" I still couldn't believe it. "yeah and you sang to her all night too. I'm starting to get annoyed of your voice." Joe said. He looked like he didn't sleep very well last night. I just laughed. She was my number one fan. Our number one fan. When we thought there was no hope she was always there to pick us up and believe in us. She's in the same country but I feel like we are worlds apart. I've been so miserable with out her. I decided to give her a call. [Jocelyns POV] I woke up to the sound of a phone ringing. When I woke up I noticed I was asleep in nicks room. It wasn't a dream. I smiled and grabbed the phone. "hello" I answered in a not so pleasant voice. "you were never a morning person where you." I heard him say laughing on the other side. Gosh I missed his laugh. "woobie its 4am." I groaned. "well in NY its 7. So wake up lazy. Besides this is payback for waking me up last night" "fine." I rolled out of bed and walked to his drawers. "woobie do you mind if I borrow some sweats?" I asked digging through even before he gave me permission. "might as well. I bet your already digging through my drawer." I laughed. He knew me all to well. "I promise I wont take any socks." "scouts honor." he said laughing. "scouts honor." "ok well I gotta run. Take care of mom and frank for me ok. Have fun in California while it lasts! I hate that I cant be there." He seemed so sad. "yeah I hate you cant be here either." "bye jo. "bye woobie" Hanging up with him was one of the hardest things to do. I don't know why. I wanted to keep him on the line forever. I walked downstairs to find Ma up. I was surprised. "Ma what are you doing up so early?" she had a huge smile on her face. "we're going to New York!" she semi yelled/whispered. I fell my mouth drop to the floor and my eyes widen. I wanted to scream so loud but I didn't want to wake up frank. "no way!" is all I could get out. "yeah honey. Pa felt bad because he knew how excited you and nick weren't able to see each other. He says Nicholas is miserable and I saw how upset you were last night. So he got you me and Frankie tickets." "when do we leave?" I asked excitedly. I was screaming on the inside. "In about an hour. I was about to go wake you but I knew how tired you were from your trip. You didn't even unpack so that's a good thing. Just grab some a comfy tshirt from nicks room and lets get going. I'll grab Frankie." I didn't need her to say more. I ran up the stairs grabbed nicks Elvis Costello shirt, only because I know it would make him tick, and grabbed my bag and we headed out the door. I was so excited. I was finally going to see him again. [Nicks POV] We finally got some down time and were hanging out in some dressing rooms at some club we were performing at. Kevin and Joe were deep into a competition of video games of course and I was strumming on my guitar trying to write a song. [song in video] Every time you walk in the room Can't help myself I wanna be with you Hit the mic, a quick check one, two Singing out my lungs just to reach you I'm alive And I keep my cool one more time And you just keep on walking by "wow you got it bad huh" Joe said as I stopped playing my guitar. "is it that obvious." "no." Kevin said sarcastically. "boys time to get this show on the roll." I heard my dad say. I sighed. We finished our set and we got some applause it felt like it was kind of forced tho. But thats ok. As I walked out to the side of a stage I felt someone whisper behind me. "hey woobie" I turned around and I couldn't believe my eyes. I think I might have stared at her like a creeper but I didn't know what to do. "earth to woobie." she said waving a hand in front of my face. Her smile made my heart skip a beat. Suddenly Joe came up behind her and picked her up. "JC! ITS YOU ITS REALLY YOU!" Joe swung her around and she laughed. I smiled. I was happy to see her again. She went over to hug Kevin and then my dad. I stood there quietly admiring her beauty. She said her hellos and then walked over to where I was admiring her from afar. "hey rockstar." she said walking up to me. "your wearing my Elvis Costello shirt." I said. "I haven't seen you in ages and that's all you can say to me?" she was laughing. I went and gave her a huge hug. I held her tight never wanting to let go. I took in her familiar sent. I was scared she could feel my heart pounding in my chest. "I missed you" she whispered. I pulled away and gazed into her eyes. You could tell she was somewhat nervous. She couldn't hold my stare and she began to blush. It was now or never nick. I leaned in slowly and kissed her with all the passion you can imagine. "me too" ------------ I'm gonna stop there lol. I know I'm mean hahaha at least they're in the same room right? Lol more tomorrow I promise!

Joe Flood : All The Same To You
Second song of the night, from Joe's second album, Cripplin' Crutch...Live at Cafe Nine, New Haven, Connecticut, July 20, 2007... You can watch this in much higher quality on the HDshare website Rolling Stone review of Cripplin' Crutch: "Joe Flood speaks so many stylistic dialects fluently it's no small wonder that Cripplin' Crutch sounds so cohesive. Nevertheless, this New York roots enthusiast and practitioner assembles eleven gems that clothe his rich, warm voice in a variety of settings that offer varied usage of things with strings. From the first, crisp acoustic lick of the rollicking title track through the roadhouse blues of "Niagra" to the more tender "Deep Sleep Blue," Flood tears through a spectrum of what has conveniently been labeled Americana. Instead, he shows it for what it is: a musical roadcut with a diverse series of musical strata. Comparisons to the Band have been and continue to be thrown about lazily in the wake of the insurgent country movement that almost happened. What gets missed is that the essence of the Band wasn't just an embrace of acoustic-based instruments and a rural vibe, but rather how they were able to speak something new through said components. Flood's layering of guitars, with assistance from producer extraordinaire Eric "Roscoe" Ambel, achieves a textural effect. And his use of mandolin is spare and beautiful, rather than a look-at-me pickin' workout. Country, blues, bluegrass, and rock & roll: it's all here, why bother trying to catalog it?" ANDREW DANSBY (August 20, 2001)

JB love story: we are inseparable ( chapter 26 )
JB love story: we are inseperable Chapter 26 * hilarys POV* i got out of bed and walked to the door. When i opend it i saw joe standing there. He looked exhausted. I need to talk to you he said to me. I didnt know what he wanted but i let him in. He sat down on my bed an i sat down next to him. He just looked at me for a while and finally decided to talk. * normal POV* joe: im sorry to bother you hilary: no prob ... so wassup ?? joe: i need your help hilary: with what ?? joe: with mika hilary: i dont think i can help you with that joe: you guys are best friends hilary: yeah but when it commes to love shes ...complicated joe: im such an idiot ... why couldnt i just tell her i liked her hilary: because youre a boy joe: funny .... so there is nothing i can do ?? hilary: just give her some time ok ? joe: youre so lucky you have nick ... i mean you guys dont seem to have trouble hilary: [smiles] you didnt have any problems until you decided to be a jerk joe: i know ... hilary: look dont worry .. if you guys are ment to be it will work out ... everything happens for a reason joe: thanks hil ... ill let you get your sleep now hilary: thanks !! you do the same ... you look like you need it joe: yeah ... see you tomorrow hilary: ok [gives him a hug] [ joe goes to his room and gets into bed, hilary goes back to bed and fall a sleep right away] - the next morning - *nicks POV* 8 oclock ?? i probably should get up. I walked to the bathroom , took a shower , brushed my teeth and walked towards my closet. I took a pair of skinny jeans, my elvis costello shirt and my blue all stars and got dressed. I took my phone, put in my pocket and walked to hilarys room. I opend the door to see her still lying in her bed. She looked so peacefully and so beautiful. I walked in and closed the door behind me. I sat down on her bed when she turned around and faced me. Her eyes were half open. Hi loser she said to me , i couldnt help but smile hi beautiful i said back. She grabed my shirt and pulled me towards her. She gave me a kiss that was .... wow. I didnt wanted it to stop but i did. Sorry im just glad to see you she said to me. now thats a greeting i wanna get every morning i said to her. She smiled and looked at her phone. 08.30 already ?? , i better get up She got out of bed and walked to the window to open the curtains. so eum joe came to my room yesterdayevening she said looking at the window, i was kinda worried so i asked why. he wanted to talk about mika ow i said. I got an idea , maybe it was a stupid one but i knew it was gonna work. hil i have an idea she turned around and asked me what the idea was. I walked towards her and said youll see i gave her a kiss on the cheek and grabded her hand. ok well smartypants im gonna have shower and then some breakfast ok ? she gave me a kiss and walked to the bathroom. I went downstairs and saw kevin , lena and mika already having breakfast. * normal POV* lena: hi nicholas nick: hi lena mika: goodmorning nick: hi mika kevin: so youre up early nick: its 08.30 kev kevin: well usually you sleep untill 10 nick: well now i dont [ he walks to the fridge gets some milk and takes the cereal] mika: so is hil already up ?? nick: yeah shes taking a shower mika: oooh ok nick: weres joe ?? Kevin: in his bed i guess Lena: he was really quit yesterday Kevin: yeah i know ... nick: so what are you guys doing today ?? kevin: im going swimming, lena you wanna come ?? lena: lets go [they go outside, in the kitchen is an akward silence] nick: ok guys im tired off this hilary: nick !!! shut up nick: so im not gonna shut up ... you 2 are gonna listen to me !! ----------------------- wow go nick ... what will our little smartypants say ?? check it out in the next chapter please comment,rate and subscribe thanks :)