DEAR CATASTROPHE WAITRESS By Belle and Sebastian From the album 'Dear Catastrophe Waitress' April 30, 2005 Verse one: --------- Dear Catastrophe Waitress Dear Catastrophe Waitress I'm sorry if you seem to have the weight of the world over you I cherish your smile There's a word of peace on your lips Say it, and with tenderness I'll cherish you I'll cherish you Verse two: --------- Dear Catastrophe Girlfriend Bb C D (hold 2 extra measures) Dear Catastrophe Girlfriend I'm sorry if he hit you with a full can of Coke; it's no joke Your face is bleeding You'll soon be lea-ving this town to the clowns who worship No one but themselves No one but themselves Bridge: ------ I hate feeling this way Oh I hate feeling this way I know that you hate it too Oh Now that your coffee's going cold Oh All of the customers look so old Oh Honey, if I could be so bold Verse three: ----------- Dear Catastrophe Waitress Bb C D (two more measures again) Dear Catastrophe Waitress I'm sorry if the kids hold you in cold disregard I know it's ha-ard Stick to what you know You'll blow them all to the wall when they realize what you've been working for What you've been working for What you've been working for Chords: ------ :113331 :022000 :002220 :002210 :000231 :466544 :030210 :335543 :000232 :668886 :133211 :355333 :353333 :355433 :113131 :224432