WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Janis Ian - Bright Lights And Promises Chords | Ver. 1
[Verse 1]
C Am7 Dm7
Bright lights and promises a pocket full of dreams
C Am7 Dm7
That's what they pay me to be
F Fm C
Gold lame' and diamonds I am a hometown queen
Ab7 G7 C Ab7 G7
Honey, would you sing it just for me?
[Verse 2]
C Am7 Dm7
When I was good and when I was bad
C Am7 Dm7
I never thought I'd end up this way
F Fm C
With no dreams to hide me no bright lights to guide me
Ab7 G7 C Ab7 G7
How long does it take to make the grade?
[Chorus]
Fm Eaug Ab Bb7
Everywhere I hear a ringing in my ears
Eb Bb C C7
Drummer, let the music play
Fm Eaug Ab Bb7
Give me small town blues make it loud, make it do
Ab7 C7 F
Listen to the music sway. Change to CAPO 2 - D
[Verse 3]
C Am7 Dm7
Bar-rails and cocktails have you got a light?
C Am7 Dm7
Ain't that what it pays to keep in sight?
F Fm C
Over used and much abused promises of delight
Ab7 G7 C
Honey, would you care to spend the night? Change to CAPO 3 - Eb
[Verse 4]
C Am7 Dm7
Take a little time some memories and wine
C Am7 Dm7
Loosen up the sucker by the bar
F Fm C
And if he wants to hold you if he wants to know
Ab7 G7 C Ab7 G7
Honey, that's what your here for.
F Fm C Am
Until all I see is them reaching out for me
Ab7 G7 C
Drummer, play that ol' time melody. Change to CAPO 6 - F#
[Verse 5]
C Am Dm7
Bright lights and promises that's all it's for
C Am Dm7
Leave and enter by the service door
F Fm C
Now, I'm gold lame' and diamonds even if my gold is worn
Ab7 G7 C
Honey, can you show me more?
