Syd Barrett

No Good Trying

Syd Barrett


Tom: G

     G
It's no good trying to place your hand
                            D
where I can't see because I understand
            A
that you're different from me

yes I can tell
                              D
that you can't be what you pretend
           G
and you're rocking me backwards
           A#
and you're rocking towards the
C                        D
red and yellow mane of a stallion horse.

( E )

     G
It's no good trying to hold your love
                            D
where I can't see because I understand
            A
that you're different from me

yes I can tell
                              D
that you can't be what you pretend
    G                      A#
the caterpillar hood won't cover the head of
    C                  D
you know you should be home in bed.

( E )

     G
It's no good holding your sequin fan
                            D
where I can't see because I understand
            A
that you're different from me

yes I can tell
                              D
that you can't be what you pretend
           G                    A#
yes you're spinning around and around in a car
      C                            D
with electric lights flashing very fast...

( E )