Aimee Mann was born in Richmond, Virginia, and attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, but dropped out to sing with her first punk rock band, the young snakes; the band released the EP Bark Along with the Young Snakes in 1982, and a compilation album was issued in 2004. In 1983, seeking a return to "sweetness and melody", she co-founded with Berklee classmate and boyfriend Michael Hausman the new wave band 'Til Tuesday, which achieved minor success in 1985 with its first album, Voices Carry. The title song is said to be inspired by Hausman and Mann's breakup; the video became an MTV staple, winning the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist, though Mann's signature spiky hair would lead some to dismiss the group. Mann performed with the rock band Rush on the song "Time Stand Still" (from Hold Your Fire, 1987), singing backup vocals and appearing in the music video. With Mann playing an increasingly important role in songwriting, 'Til Tuesday released two more albums, Welcome Home and Everything's Different Now.
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Aimee Mann
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*** introduction:
C f am :||
*** verse 1:
C f am
He made me feel so second-best
G f f2
I never should have let him do it
C f am
But when he makes his pretty mess
G f f2
Somehow you just fall into it
*** chorus:
D
Have mercy on him
F c f f2
The love that I gave him is gone
D
Have mercy on him
F c f f2 fm
The love that I saved for him is gone
*** verse 2:
He wasnt just another touch c f am
He was something I created g f f2
And though I loved him much too much c f am
I never thought my love was wasted g f f2
*** chorus:
Have mercy on him d
The love that I gave him is gone f c f f2
Have mercy on him d
The love that I saved for him is gone f c f f2 fm
*** instrumental:
Am c g d am c f f2
Am c g d am c f f2
C f am c f am
*** verse 3:
How do you know who you should blame? c f am
You spend your love, or you conserve it g f f2
Its hard to hear him curse my name c f am
At least I know I dont deserve it g f f2
*** chorus:
Have mercy on him d
The love that I gave him is gone f c f f2
Have mercy on him d
The love that I saved for him is gone f c f f2 fm
F fm f fm f (repeat)
*** coda:
The love that I saved for him is gone
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