Oxford Comma
by Vampire Weekend
There isn't any guitar in the verse or pre-chorus, so you either stand around for ages
sing instead.
To get the rhythm for the solo right just listen to the song n u'll get it.
During the Chorus strum power chords over the top. Tabbing towards the end btw.
Lyrics/Chords
Verse:
G
Who gives a fuck about an Oxford comma?
D G D
I've seen those English dramas too, They're cruel
G D
So if there's any other way To spell the word
G D
It's fine with me, with me
Pre-Chorus:
C D
Why would you speak to me that way
G D
Especially when I always said that I
C D
Haven't got the words for you
G D
All your diction dripping with disdain
C D
Through the pain I always tell the truth
Verse:
G
Who gives a fuck about an Oxford comma?
D G D
I climbed to Dharamsala too I did
G
I met the highest lama
D G D
His accent sounded fine to me, to me
Pre-Chorus:
C D
Check your handbook It's no trick
G D
Take the chapstick Put it on your lips
C D
Crack a smile Adjust my tie
G D
Know your boyfriend, unlike other guys
Chorus:
C D
Why would you lie about how much coal you have?
G Am
Why would you lie about something dumb like that?
C D
Why would you lie about anything at all?
G Am
First the window, then it's to the wall
C D G
Lil' Jon, he always tells the truth
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Pre-Chorus:
C D
Check your passport It's no trick
G D
Take the chapstick Put it on your lips
C D
Crack a smile Adjust my tie
G D
Know your butler, unlike other guys
Chorus:
C D
Why would you lie about how much coal you have?
G Am
Why would you lie about something dumb like that?
C D
Why would you lie about anything at all?
G Am
First the window, then it's through the wall
C D
Why would you tape my conversations?
G Am
Show your paintings At the United Nations
C D G
Lil' Jon, he always tells the truth
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