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Waiting for the Bus

Violent Femmes
ChordsKeyGbeginner
4.7(25)

Chords in this song3

Verse 1

We got the mother and the kids
We got the guy and his date
We all get mad, we all get late
Looks like somebody forgot about us
Standin' on the corner, waitin' for the bus

Chorus

Say, hey Mr. Driver Man, don't be slow
'Cause I got somewhere I gotta go
Say, hey Mr. Driver Man, drive that thing fast
My precious time keeps slippin' past

Verse 2

Let's call the mayor, let's complain
Looks like the city's done to us again
Tied up in traffic, what do ya know
The damn city bus moves so slow

Chorus

Say, hey Mr. Driver Man, don't be slow
'Cause I got somewhere I gotta go
Say, hey Mr. Driver Man, drive that thing fast
My precious time keeps slippin' past

Interlude

N.C.
Young man, your transfer's expired. Will you please pay full fare?
I just got this transfer
Hey, can you open up the back door?
Either pay your 65 cents or you'll have to leave the bus
You gotta be kidding me, I just got it
Can you please open up the back door?

Instrumental

 

Verse 3

We got the mother and the kids
We got the guy and his date
We all get mad, we all get late
Looks like somebody forgot about us
Standin' on the corner, waitin' for the bus

Chorus

Say, hey Mr. Driver Man, don't be slow
'Cause I got somewhere I gotta go
Say, hey Mr. Driver Man, drive that thing fast
My precious time keeps slippin' past

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