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NOTE TO ARCHIVIST: This file revises and replaces: who/DR_JIMMY.CRD which is
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Dr. Jimmy
by The Who, From Quadrophenia, 1973, written by Pete Townshend
Originally transcribed by Kenny Sahr
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revised by
litgo@aol.com
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A x07650
D x04232
E x06454
Asus2/E xx2200
Abmaj7 xx6543
Gsus4 xx5533
G xx5433
Cm xx5543
Cm7 x35343
Abmaj9 464546
Dsus4/E xx2232
A D E A
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A D E A
Laugh and say I'm green, I've seen things you've never seen
A D E A
Talk behind my back, I'm off the beaten track.
Bb F D A
I'll take on anyone, ain't scared of a bloody nose
Bb F D Dsus4/E A Asus2/E
Drink till I drop down, with one eye on my clothes.
[chorus]
F C Dm Bb F C Dm Bb
What is it? I'll take it. Who is she? I'll rape it.
F C Dm Bb F C Dm Bb E
Got a bet there? I'll meet it. Gettin' high? You can't beat it.
Am G C D Am G C D
Dr. Jimmy and Mr. Jim, when I'm pilled you don't notice him.
Em C D E E
He only comes out when I drink my gin
A D E A
You say she's a virgin, but I'm gonna be the first in.
E D E A
Her fella's gonna kill me, oh, fucking will he.
Bb F D A
I'm seeing d-double, don't miss me if you can.
Bb F D Dsus2 A Asus2/E
There's gonna be trouble, when she chooses her man.
[repeat chorus]
[bridge]
E... Ab...
E||-0-2-4--4-2-0-||-4-6-8-8-9-11-| [horn line]
Abmaj7 Gsus4 G Cm Cm/Bb Abmaj7
Is it me, for a moment The stars are falling.
Eb Cm7 Abmaj9
The heat is rising,
Eb Cm7 Abmaj9
The past is calling.
E | | | |
A D E A
I'm going back soon, home to get that baboon.
E D E A
Who cut up my eye, tore up my Levis
Bb F D A
I'm feelin' restless, bring another score around.
Bb F D E A Asus2/E
Maybe something stronger, could really hold me down...
[repeat chorus and bridge]
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Tab Discussion, Comments, and Critiques
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brad Rhythm Player |
#1 by brad music at Sep 9, 1970 at 9:37 AM EST |
| The way that the "is it me" bit contrasts with the rest is supposed to reflect Jimmy's 2 personalities refered to in the song. Oh, and "doctor Jimmy and mr Jim" is a reference to "dr jeckl and mr hyde", a story about a man who has 2 personalities, a good guy and a monster. | |
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Ricky Rhythm Player |
#2 by Ricky Cribb at May 14, 1987 at 6:42 AM EST |
| No One has posted yet on this. This is my favorite Who song amazing solos. I think the song is about madness and obsession that occur when you are really druink and stoned. It makes this guy see two people that tell him to go and kill/rape people. | |
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Colin Wanna Be |
#3 by Colin Gauld at Jun 1, 1991 at 6:22 PM EST |
| The "Is It Me?" lyrics really contrast with the rest of the song. | |
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«™†Rob†™» Average |
#4 by «™†Rob†™» at Jan 1, 1993 at 1:03 PM EST |
| Jimmy Cooper has lost everything he held dear in his life. The sight of the Ace Face working as a bell boy for the same hotel he smashed up completely destroyed Jimmy's pride in being a mod. Having already been severely disappointed with rock, his parents, his girlfriend, and his job, he drinks his problems away 'cause he has nothing left to live for. He could do any terrible act and not care at all. Amazing song. Keith Moon's drumming in particular is incredible. The final 1.5 minutes is simply glorious noise and it transitions so well into the next track on the album. | |
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Jesus Professional |
#5 by Jesus at Jan 6, 1997 at 1:53 AM EST |
| i always got the dr jeckyl/mr hyde impression from this song. its maybe about how someone acts completely different when they're drunk thanthey do when they're sober. i don't really know, haven't looked too closelyat the lyrics, i just love the song. | |
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kostas Rhythm Player |
#6 by kostas kouveliotis at Jan 9, 1997 at 2:30 PM EST |
| This is my favorite who song. 10000 times better than pinball wizard or baba o reilly | |
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bob Average |
#7 by bob fred at Jun 23, 2006 at 9:53 PM EST |
| 4 songs on Quadrophenia were supposed to represent the different members of The Who, and thusly the different sides of Jimmy's personality. The "Is it me?" part of this song was supposed to represent John Entwistle. The description of this side of Jimmy's personality in the linear notes is "A romantic, is it me for a moment?" | |
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Carly Average |
#8 by Carly at Jul 13, 2007 at 10:04 PM EST |
| This is a wonderful song. I love the lines when they sing "Is it me, for a moment?" It just has a beautiful ring to it. | |
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Freddy Badass |
#9 by Freddy Timmons at Aug 27, 2007 at 6:41 PM EST |
| This is easily my favourite song on an incredible album. Having had all of his beliefs shattered, Jimmy drinks a bottle of gin on top of all the drugs he's taken. The alcohol brings out his most reckless personality and he steals a boat and heads out to a rock off the coast. His actions aren't coincidental, but he still doesn't comprehend why he is attracted to the sea. | |
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mat Wanna Be |
#10 by mat bar at Oct 16, 2007 at 12:59 PM EST |
| Great song. I thought it was Roger's personality as he's well known as the "thug" out of the Who with his swaggering, brutish manner. The song sound like it's sung by a right hard b*stard...except the middle part (possibly his true feelings). Love the line "Oh fucking will he". Such pride and arrogance in his voice. | |
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