Elliott Smith

Roman Candle


Brief Intro: roll an Em9...

Cm? G Em9 Cm G A
He played himself, didn't need me to give him hell

He could be cool and cruel to you and me

Em9 Cm G G6/B * hit low E four times
Knew we'd put up with every-thing

Chorus:
Hit bass note for each chord with quick little strums
(Hit bass note twice for the regular Em chord)

I want to hurt him, I want to give him pain



Em9 Cm? G A Em9 Cm? G A


Em9 Cm? G A
I hear you cry, your tears are cheap

Em9 Cm? G *strum A then G fast
Wet hot red swollen cheeks, fall asleep

Chorus:
I want to hurt him, I want to give him pain







*For the hmmm, hmmm part repeat first part 3 times
and then;

Ending: G G6/B (with low E until the end)

Make him feel this pretty burn

*rake upward hard and land on G to start the outro and continue this
pattern
(hit bass note and strum each chord 4 times)

G G6/B A Cadd9 *end on Cadd9