The Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine


written by Paul Simon
performed by Simon & Garfunkel
from "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme."
Transcribed by Erik Strom.



   D                                      
 Do people have a tendency to dump on you?

                                         C       
 Does your group have more cavities than theirs?

    D                                            
 Do all the hippies seem to get the jump on you?

                                         C      
 Do you sleep alone when others sleep in pairs?

              Bb             
 Well there's no need to complain,

        A             
 We'll eliminate your pain.

        G               
 We can neutralize your brain.

                  A            
 You'll feel just fine    now.

       G   F                  C                   D   
 Buy a Big Bright Green         Pleasure Machine!


    D                                         
 Do figures of authority just shoot you down?

                                     C     
 Is life within the bus'ness world a drag?

          D                                               
 Did your boss just mention that you'd better shop around

                                    C    
 To find yourself a more productive bag?

         Bb             
 Are you worried and distressed?

       A              
 Can't seem to get no rest?

         G              
 Put our product to the test.

                  A            
 You'll feel just fine    now.

       G   F                  C                   D   
 Buy a Big Bright Green         Pleasure Machine!


A                         G         
  You better hurry up and order one

     E                      A            
 Our limited supply is very nearly gone.


        D                                        
 Do you nervously await the blows of cruel fate?

                                           C     
Do your checks bounce higher than a rubber ball?

        D                                                    
Are you worried 'cause your girlfriend's just a little late?

                                      C    
Are you looking for a way to chuck it all?

       Bb              
We can end your daily strife

     A          
At a reasonable price.

               G             
You've seen it advertised in Life.


                 A            
You'll feel just fine    now.


       G   F                  C                   D      
 Buy a Big Bright Green         Pleasure Machine!
 


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