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Jul 24, 2012

Temptation by Clara Bakker

A nice interpretation of another great song from the pen of Tom Waits.

Tab: in word document format

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Tabbed by: Mike Nachaj :: mike@mikemusicbox.com

Song: Temptation
Performed By: Clara Bakker
(music and lyrics by Tom Waits)


[intro:]
Dm 	A7 	Dm 	 A7 	 Dm 

[verse: 1]
Dm			A7
Rusted brandy in a diamond glass
		Dm
Everything is made from dreams
				A7
Time is made from honey slow and sweet
	    Dm
Only the fools know what it means

[chorus:]
Gm   Dm           
Temptation, 
A7	Dm
temptation, 
Gm     Dm
temptation
E7	    A
 I can't resist

[verse: 2]
Dm			A7
Well I know that she is made of smoke
		Dm
But I've lost my way
Dm			A7
He knows that I am broke
		Dm
But I must play

[chorus:]   {repeat}

[solo: piano] over verse chords and chorus chords

[verse: 3]
Dm		      A7
Dutch pink and Italian blue
			Dm
He is there waiting for you
Dm			A7
My will has disappeared
			Dm
Now confusion is so clear

[chorus:]   {repeat}

[verse: 4]  {ohs and ahs over verse chords}

[chorus:]   {repeat}

[chorus:]   {repeat}

Finish on Dm


Chords: