Am:  002210
C:   032010
Dm:  000231
F:   133211
F5:  133200
G:   320033

Intro: F F5 Am C X2
       F F5 G C

Verse 1
F F5     C    Am  C  F F5  C         F
pencils and erasers. never tell the truth.
 F F5   C       Am            G
waiting on the table in the corner,
F F5  C   Am C  F F5   C         F
hour upon hour. skin absorbing stains.
      F    F5   C     Am       C
the thing you learn about the tips is. 
 F   F5   C         G
when it pours. it rains. 

Chorus
           F                  C                Dm           G
there are times when i feel daring and then. others i feel dumb. 
          F           C           G
it's a struggle to maintain my equilibrium.
           F               C         Dm             G
you can't have any more coffee if i take away your cup. 
      F              C              G                          C
i'm afflicted with madonna complex. i just can't give up, give up. 

Verse 2
F F5     C         Am  C   F F5  C      F
butter knives and saucers. vinegar and oil. 
 F     F5   C      Am            G
keep your wishes fresh with aluminum foil. 
F F5  C      Am     C    F F5    C      F
confidence deserts you. nothing you can do. 
  F   F5 C       Am      C         G
years go by and hand to mouth can get to you. 

Chorus
         F              C             Dm            G
it can't be that awful for me. if it only makes me numb. 
           F          C              G  
it's a struggle to maintain my equilibrium. 
            F             C          Dm            G
you can't have any more coffee if i take away your cup. 
      F              C              G                       C
i'm afflicted with madonna complex. i just can't...... give up