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Telling Stories

Tracy Chapman
ChordsKeyGbeginner
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Chords in this song5

Intro

(alternately double pick/strum E string and D string)

Verse 1

There is fiction in the space between
The lines on your page of memories
Write it down, but it doesn't mean
You're not just telling stories

Instrumental

Em C G D6/F# (2x)

Verse 2

There is fiction in the space between
You and reality
You would do and say anything
To make your everyday life seem less mundane
There is fiction in the space between
You and me

Instrumental

Em C G D6/F# (2x)

Verse 3

There's a science fiction in the space between
You and me
A fabrication of a grand scheme
Where I am the scary monster
I eat the city and as I leave the scene
In my spaceship I am laughing
In your remembrance of a bad dream
There's no one but you standing

Instrumental

Em C G D6/F# (2x)

Bridge

Leave the pity and the blame for the ones who do not speak
You write the words to get respect and compassion and for posterity
You write the words and make believe there is truth in the space between

Instrumental

 
(same style as Intro)

Verse 4

There is fiction in the space between
You and everybody
Give us all what we need
Give us one more sad, sordid story
In the fiction of the space between
G D6/F# N.C. Em C
Sometimes a lie is the best thing
G D6/F# N.C. Em C G D6/F#
Sometimes a lie is the best thing
Oh, the best thing    
Is the best thing    

Outro

    
(Repeat Intro)

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