Tailspin
The Jayhawks
written by: Gary Louris

Capo on 2


C                              Em
Well, they stood prepared as you took the chair
            F               C
There was no need to satisfy you 
                     Em
I’ll be damed though I held you hand
           F               G
They felt a need to crucify you

           Am        Em
You’re going down baby, baby
            F         G
You’re going down baby, baby

           C     Em   F                C
You’re in a tailspin running out of your head
           C     Em   F                C
You’re in a tailspin running out of your head


You’re a fragile flower in its final hour
With no chance to taste the waters
Judge declared, You’ll get 15 years
Join the lonely sons and daughters


You’re going down baby, baby
You’re going down baby, baby

You’re in a tailspin running out of your head
You’re in a tailspin running out of your head

Smoke and mirrors couldn’t hide your tears
Your eyes only betray you
Long trip, you lost your grip
We’ve all been praying for you 

You’re going down baby, baby
You’re going down baby, baby

You’re in a tailspin running out of your head