Words & music by Stephen Duffy & Steven Page
Main Riff
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You're in an all-girl band
Your futon's second hand
Your parents understand but you don't care
I have a job in a shop
I'm an undercover cop
I make sure the customers aren't thieves
Old at being young
Young at being old
Everything's on hold within our evolution
CHORUS:
You're my alternative girlfriend
I love you, now you cannot pretend
There's nothing left that won't cross over
Last night we slept on the lawn
You woke up and I was gone
Back to the dream I dream to leave
My life with her is a bore
A worn-out metaphor
No more surprises up it's sleeve
We're old at being young
Young at being old
Everything's been sold to other's revolutions
CHORUS:
You're my alternative girlfriend
I love you, now you cannot pretend
There's nothing left that won't cross over
E (Quick Palm mutes) A
You live above your dad's four-car garage
With your vinyl and imaginary entourage
If I pull up in a u-haul, pack up quick
(hold)
So we can get out of this town 'cause it makes me sick
CHORUS:
You're my alternative girlfriend
I love you, now you cannot pretend
There's nothing left that won't cross over
E (over and over) or Riff
(hold)
You're my alternnative girlfriend
E (over and over) or Riff
END (listen to CD for end)
Hopefully this helps you out lots, its my first tab.
Barenaked Ladies ROCK!!!