Graham Parker - Crying for attention LYRICS

Pre>intro f#me a (3 times then d)



(d) a ea

Can you hear me?

D a ead

Baby can you hear me?

A e a

Who do you think Im talking to?

D a e ad

Is there anyone else near me?

F#m

Precious things come in my path

Like new clothes for me to try on

In the end they make me laugh

E

In the beginning they are something to rely on



Chorus

A e d

Im not crying for attention baby

A e d

Im not crying for attention baby

A e d e

Im not crying for attention Im screaming to be heard

D a e a d

Everybodys listening but you



(d) a ea

Whats the matter?

D a ead

Well there is no need to flatter

A e a

How do I get you to take notice?

D aead

Do I have to break and shatter?

F#mm

When I feel that I am driven

Over the edge where its all hidden

I hang my head and hit a table or a chair

E

I know my place I just cant stay there



Chorus



Bridge



Dm a dm a

Its your loving example I need to receive

Dm a e

I need more than a handful give it to me



A a da e a d

Hey sometimes everybody has to be the centre of attraction

Ae a da e a d

But I i I i never expect any satisfaction

A d a d a d

And Im not crying Im not crying Im not crying

E

Not crying for attention



Chorus

Im not crying for attention

Baby Im not crying for attention

Dont even say I am Im not crying



Repeats and fades with a e d over "crying" /pre>