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Center Of Gravity Tab

by Yo La Tengo


    
  

            
In crowded bars, 
         
at subway cars


Whenever you are next to me,

center of gravity,
                                
can't feel both feet on the ground

                  
Walking home after dark, 
                 
past the softball park


Whenever you are next to me,

center of gravity,
                                
can't feel both feet on the ground

                                             
It's clear to me, according to a rule I learned one day in school
                                          
Basic geometry: two halves of a circle, you and me

               
It's a familial song 
              
we've known so long


Your clever cuts into me

as long as you're next to me
                                  
I can't feel both feet on the ground 


Whenever you are next to me,

center of gravity,
                                
can't feel both feet on the ground

    (bop bop ba da ba ba da!)