Memorys Stain Chords
by Cass Mccombs
Memorys Stain by Cass Mccombs is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of Em. It uses the chords Em, F, Bm, C, Am, D and A. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: Em F Bm C Am D
verse 1
Em F Bm C
Am D
Memory's stain appeared to you in the bath
Em F Bm C
Am D
Memory's stain, body laundered, Soul it hath
Em F
I have a confession
Bm C Am D
in the form of a question:
Em F
How could you entertain
Bm C Am D
trading know-how for a stain?
Chorus
C
Look now, I'm no better
C
Look now, our thrift sweater
Bm
pulled over you
Bm
Look now, look now
C
Look now, how wide are the holes!
C
Look now, the power it holds
Bm
over you
Bm
Look now, look now
Bm A
Well, I'll be damned!
Em F Bm C Am D
A calf is easy to brand
verse 2
Em F Bm C
Am D
Memory's stain; you're not content with my answer
Em F Bm C
Am D
Memory's stain; on the cusp of Gemini and Cancer
Em F
You're not bored, just sleep deprived
Bm C Am D
drunk on jealousy and pride
Em F
Boozing is the highest aim
Bm C Am D
when spittle won't get out Memory's Stain
Chorus
C
Look now, I'm no better
C
Look now, our thrift sweater
Bm
pulled over you
Bm
Look now, look now,
C
Look now, how wide are the holes!
C
Look now, the power it holds
Bm
over you
Bm
Look now, look now
Bm A
Well, I'll be damned!
Em Bm A
A calf is easy to brand
OUTRO
Em Bm A 'till end