Transcribed by antabra
(Nothing but) Flowers
This is a pretty basic version, but it should work.
guster version
capo 5
F Am
Here we stand like an Adam and an Eve
Gm C
Waterfalls, the Garden of Eden
F Am
Two fools in love so beautiful and strong
Gm C
The birds in the trees are smiling upon them
E Am E Am
From the age of the dinosaurs cars have run on gasoline
F Am F Gm
Where, where have they gone? Now, it's nothing but flowers
F C Bb F
There was a factory, now there are mountains and rivers
C Bb
You got it, you got it
F C Bb F
We caught a rattlesnake, now we've got something for dinner
C Bb
You got it, you got it
G D C G
There was a shopping mall, now it's all covered with flowers
D C
You got it, you got it
G D C G
If this is paradise, I wish I had a lawnmower
D C
You got it, you got it
F Am
Years ago I was an angry young man
Gm C
I'd pretend that I was a billboard
F Am
Standing tall by the side of the road
Gm C
I fell in love with a beautiful highway
E Am E Am
This used to be real estate, now it's only fields and trees
F Am F Gm
Where, where is the town? Now, it's nothing but flowers
Gm D Gm D
The highways and cars were sacrificed for agriculture
Bbm F Bbm C
I thought that we'd start all over, but I guess I was wrong
F C Bb F
Once there were parking lots, now it's a peaceful oasis
C Bb
You got it, you got it
F C Bb F
This was a Pizza Hut, now it's all covered with daisies
C Bb
You got it, you got it
G D C G
I miss the Honky Tonks, Dairy Queens and 7-Elevens
D C
You got it, you got it
G D C G
And as things fell apart, nobody payed much attention
D C
You got it, you got it
Interlude part?
G D C G
I dream of cherry pies, candy bars and chocolate chip cookies
D C
You got it, you got it
G D C G
We used to microwave, now we just eat nuts and berries
D C
You got it, you got it
G D C G
This was a discount store, now it's turned into a cornfield
D C
You got it, you got it
G D C G
Don't leave me stranded here, I can't get used to this lifestyle
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