Recorded in Nashville July 2007 with Mike Dunbar and the Nashville Studio Cats at the Pineyfest Demo Derby.
Lyrics
[4/4, sweetly & uptempo & Sinatrally]
DEAD THINGS IN THE SHOWER
–B. Gallup & J. Wrabek
1.
Didn’t leave a note, to say that you were leaving,
No ring placed on the pillow while I slept; C-C7
But your favorite kitchen corner F
Doesn’t smell like it did before--
No one’s used the litter since you left... D7/G
CHORUS
Since you’ve been gone, the minutes feel like hours, F/C
When darkness falls all I’ve got’s your memory; G/C-C7
And I miss the little dead things in the shower
That let me know that you still think of me. G/C
2.
We’ve grown apart, the more we’ve lived together;
I’ve learned to sleep without you by my side;
But I can’t help listening for
Your scratching at the door
That tells me you survived another night...
CHORUS
Since you’ve been gone, the minutes feel like hours,
When darkness falls all I’ve got’s your memory;
And I miss the little dead things in the shower
That let me know that you still think of me.
[LEAD BREAK (ONE LINE ONLY)]
3.
You used to run each time I used the vacuum,
Which I don’t do as often with you gone;
The place feels so much colder
Without you on my shoulder
To read the evening news when I get home...
CHORUS
Since you’ve been gone, the minutes feel like hours,
When darkness falls all I’ve got’s your memory;
And I miss the little dead things in the shower
That let me know that you still think of me.
BRIDGE
I know love isn’t perfect--I’ve had scratches by the score,
Gouges in the furniture, and hairballs on the floor–
But nothing can replace
Your furry, purring face, Your furry, purring face--
You clawed your way into my heart and left me wanting more... You clawed your way into my heart and left me wanting more…
4.
I’ve cruised the gutters, wond’ring if I’d see you,
Or if you’re in Someone Else’s hands;
You might’ve gone out courtin’
And met with some misfortune–
I should’ve had you fixed when I had the chance...
Since you’ve been gone, the minutes feel like hours,
When darkness falls all I’ve got’s your memory;
And I miss the little dead things in the shower
That let me know that you still think of me.
That let me know that you still think of me.
(C) 2006 Bobbie Gallup (ASCAP) dba Gallup ‘N’ Dawg Music and J. Wrabek dba Outside Services Ltd. All the usual rights reserved just in case. No animals were harmed in the writing of this song.