8 Chords used in the song: A, E, G#m, C#m, D, B7sus4, B7, B
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Tuning: Standard
Intro:
A-E
Verse 1:
A E
Oh its so funny to be seeing you after so long girl
A G#m C#m
And by the way you look i understand that you were not impressed
A G#m C#m
But i heard you let that little friend of mine
D B7sus4 B7
Take off your party dress
A G#m C#m
I'm not gonna get too sentimental
A G#m C#m
Like those other sticky valentines
A G#m C#m
Cause i don't know if you were loving somebody
D B7sus4 B7
I only know it isn't mine
Chorus:
A E A B G#m C#m
Alison i know this world is killing you
A E A B E
Oh Alison my aim is true
Verse 2:
A E
Well i see you've got a husband now
A G#m C#m
Did he leave your pretty fingers lying in the wedding cake
A G#m C#m
You used to hold him right in your hand
D B7sus4 B7
But he took all that he could take
A G#m C#m
Sometimes i wish that i could stop you from talking
A G#m C#m
When i hear those silly things that you say
A G#m C#m
I think somebody better put out the big light
D B7sus4 B7
(Be)cause i can't stand to see you this way
Chorus:
A E A B G#m C#m
Alison i know this world is killing you
A E A B E
Oh Alison my aim is true
A E A E
my aim is true, My aim is true
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About this song: Alison
"Alison" is a bittersweet ballad written by Elvis Costello. The singer articulates his feelings towards Alison, presumably a former lover, who has just got married. Though the music is sweet and tender, the words are harsh and biting. He insists (and repeats) throughout that his "aim is true" (which gave title to his 1977 album), suggesting that, though he is conveying anger, he means well. Or perhaps he offers his "aim" to "put out the big light".