Okay, so this is the first song I've tabbed myself and I fear the
possibility thatit may turn out to be an epic failure as far as tabs are
concerned. I really love this absolutely beautiful and brilliant song so
much. I'm really just a singer, but I like to dabble in acoustic guitar
to have something to sing over. I've been searching for this song for ages
and I haven't been able to find a live video performance or a written tab
for it. So in my desperation, I resorted to using my ear, hehe.
Corrections,criticisms and/or advice on tabbing is highly encouraged, though I
would appreciate politeness! :-D
This is my first time after all!
Transcribed by: Kate - Luaeria@yahoo.com
Artist: Alanis Morissette
Album: Flavours of Entanglement
Song: Orchid
Notes: Standard tuning, w/0 capo.
(Intro)
(x2)
(Verse 1)
Me and my helmet
Such an unconventional kid
All intense and kinetic
At best, tolerated from afar
(Verse 2)
Not yet arrested
and by that, I mean betrothed
Though at start, I am duly courted
I've just not been trusted with altars
(Chorus 1)
I'm a sweet piece of work
Well intentioned, yet disturbed
Wrongly labeled and underfed
Treated like a rose as an Orchid
(x2)
.......(Interlude)..........
(Verse 3)
My friends as they weigh in
Get understandably protective
They have a hard time being objective
So inside we cancel each other out
(Chorus 2)
I'm a sweet piece of work
Well intentioned, and unnerved
Enabled and misunderstood
Treated like a rose as an Orchid
(Middle Eight)
You've brought water to me
Making sure my bloom rebounds
You know best of what my special care allows...
(Verse 3)
So I've lived in my blind spot
Thought myself usual when I'm not
In your garden is a nice spot
As long as it is brave and where you are
(Chorus 3)
For this sweet piece of work
High maintenance and deserted
I've been different and deserving
Treated like a rose as an Orchid
(Chorus 4)
Sweet piece of work
Overwhelmed, unobserved
I've been bowed down to but so misread
Treated like a rose as an Orchid
(Ending)
G Em (play to fade or end on G...)
(Ad Lib vocal embellishments to fade or til final G...)
Well, that's all folks. Please let me know if you have any feedback or corrections.
I can be reached at Luaeria@yahoo.com Take care!
Kate