This little gem is a bonus track on the re-release of the 'Discovery' album.
Previously unreleased by ELO it has some great production values. Originally by
del Shannon this version is half a step down, which suits Jeff's voice perfect, and mine!
C Am
Here she comes, that little town flirt.
F G7
You're falling for her, and you're gonna get hurt.
E E7
Yeah, I know it's so hard to resist,
F
the temptation of her tender red lips.
C Am
But you can get hurt, hur-hur-hurt.
Am C Am
Yeah, you can get hur, hur, hur, hur, hurt..
F G7 C
Fooling around...with that little town flirt.
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#2.
C Am
Here she comes, with that look in her eye.
F G7
She plays around, with every guy that goes by.
E E7
Yeah, I know she's gonna treat you wrong,
F
so your heart just had better be strong,
C Am
cause you can get hurt, hur, hur, hurt..
Am C Am
Yeah, you can get hur, hur, hur, hur, hurt..
F G7 C C7
Fooling around...with that little town flirt.
CHORUS:
F C
I know how you feel, you think her love is real.
F G7 C
You think this time she'll be sincere.
E
But you'll think you got a paper heart,
F
when she starts to tear it apart.
D G7 G
That's when she'll let you go...whoa-whoa-whoa.
#3.
C Am
Here she comes, just look at that style.
F G7
She's looking at you, giving you that smile.
E E7
But I know she's gonna treat you wrong,
F
so your heart just had better be strong.
C Am
Cause you can get hurt, hur, hur, hurt..
Am C Am
Yeah, you can get hur, hur, hur, hur, hurt..
F G7 C
Fooling around...with that little town flirt.
C Am
You better run and hide now boy..
C Am
You better pass her by now, yeah, boy..
C Am C
You better run away now, yeah, let her go...(Fade)