the top - basstab
by the Cure
from the very strange '84 output 'the top'
transcribed by Christian Reindel(creindel@gmx.de)
any questions or corrections- e-mail me
use a flanger-effect for better sound
intro
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2 times
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verse 1
I don't care if only I could say that
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and not feel so sick and scared
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I don't care if only I could say that
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if only my eyes would close
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chorus 1
it's jesus brillant you used to laugh
[ Tab from: https://www.guitartabs.cc/tabs/c/cure/the_top_btab_ver_2.html ]
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walking these gorgeous blocks
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this top is the place where nobody goes
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you just imagine you just imagine it all
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interlude
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verse 2 (like verse 1)
everbody I lie here
and know it's true
all I really want is you
please come back
please come back
like the other ones do
chorus 2 (like chorus 1)
it's jesus brillant you used to laugh
walking these gorgeous blocks
this top is the place where nobody goes
you just imagine
you just imagine it all
outro - play until the end
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end.
