Paul Simon - A Simple Desultory Philippic

A Simple Desultory Philippic Paul Simon Words & music by Paul Simon 1965 I been [C]Norman Mailered, Maxwell Taylored. I been John O'Hara'd, McNamara'd. I been [F]Rolling Stoned and [Eb]Beatled [F]till I'm [G]blind. I been [C]Ayn Randed, [C7]nearly branded [F]Communist, 'cause I'm left-handed. [G]That's the hand I use, well, never [C]mind! I been [C]Phil Spectored, resurrected. I been Lou Adlered, Barry Sadlered. Well, [F]I paid all the [Eb]dues I [F]want to [G]pay. And I [C]learned the tr (paul-simon.info)

INTRO: VERSE 1: D I been Norman Mailered, Maxwell Taylored. D I been John O'Hara'd, McNamara'd. I been Communist, 'cause I'm left-handed. A D That's the hand I use, well, never mind! VERSE 2: I been Phil Spectored, resurrected. I been Lou Adlered, Barry Sadlered. Well, I paid all the dues I want to pay. And I learned the truth from Lenny Bruce, And all my wealth won't buy me health, So I smoke a pint of tea a day. INTERLUDE: culture, But it's alright, Ma, everybody must get stoned. V (paul-simon.info)