Tom: Dm
F C Bb C F
Marry me, he said, through his rotten teeth, bad breath, and then
F C Bb C F
Marry me instead of that strapping young goatherd, but when
F C Bb C
I was in his bed, and my father had sold me
F C Bb C
I knew I hadn't any choice, hushed my voice, did what any girl would do and
[Prechorus 1]
Bb C Dm C
When I'm beheaded at least I was wedded
Bb C Dm C
And when I am buried at least I was married
Bb C Dm A
I'll hide my behavior with wine as my savior
[Chorus]
Dm C F C F
But, oh, what beautiful things I'll wear
C F C F
What beautiful dresses and hair
C F C F
I'm lucky to share his bed
C F C F
Especially since I'll soon be dead
[Verse 2]
F C Bb C F
Marry me, he said, god, he's ugly, but fortune is ours
F C Bb C F
Running in the gardens enjoying men, women, and flowers
F C Bb C F
Then I break a glass and I slit my own innermost thigh
F C Bb C
So that I can pretend that I'm menstru...well, unavailable
[Prechorus 2]
Bb C Dm C
My life is arranged but this union's deranged
Bb C Dm C
So I'll fuck who I choose for I've nothing to lose
Bb C Dm A
And when master's displeased I'll be down on my knees again
[Chorus]
Dm C F C F
Oh, what beautiful things I'll wear
C F C F
What beautiful dresses and hair
C F C F
I'm lucky to share his bed
C F C F
Especially since I'll soon be dead
[Bridge]
Bb C Dm C
When dining on peacock I know I won't swallow
Bb C Dm C
Through balls, births, and bridge games I know what will follow
Bb C Dm C
We're coupled together through hell, hurt, and hunger
Bb C Dm C
Or at least until husband finds someone younger
Bb C Dm C
Yes, fertilization is part of my station
Bb C Dm C
I laugh as he drabs me in anticipation
Bb C Dm C
Of sons who will run things when I'm under covers
Bb C Dm C
But whose children are they? Why, mine and my lover's!
[Chorus]
F C F C F
But, oh, what beautiful things I'll wear
C F C F
What beautiful dresses and hair
C F C F
I'm lucky to share his bed
C F C F
Especially since I'll soon be dead
[Chorus]
C F C F
What beautiful things I'll wear
C F C F
What beautiful dresses and hair
C F C F
I'm lucky to share his bed
C F C
So why do I wish I was...
[Outro}
F C Bb C
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F C Bb C
Ah ah ah Ah ah ah
F C Bb C
Ah ah ah ah Ah ah ah
F C Bb C
Ah ah ah-ah-ah ah
F C Bb C
Ah Ah-ah-ah-ah Ah-ah Ah-ah
F C Bb C
Ah Ah-ah-ah-ah Ah-ah Ah-ah
F C Bb C
Ah
F C Bb C F
