Jessie Price portrays the long term effects of unrequited love and heartbreak. Much like Lot’s wife, Jessie retains her grief. She does not cry about her loss, instead she is practical and altruistic.
Am
Forty years in the making of a heart that’s made of ice
C E7
Resembling the nature of an Aunt named Jessie Price
Am C
With sacrifice aplenty, her sugar’s turned to spice
E7 Am
And her upholstery matches the decor
Verse 2
Do you mind and if you please and oh no not at all
At the party Jessie Price is standing in the hall
In a corduroy skirt and cardigan Jessie you’re a bore
As she waits to do the bidding as she’s told
Chorus
C G
She’s the salt of the earth; it’s true we love her dearly
Am E7
But the hardships of her life have affected her severely
C G
Anniversaries and birthdays mark the passing of each year
E7 Am
But she braces every moment with a smile
Verse 3
Back in 1942 young Jessie’s in her swing
The daffs are on the table, they fill the air with spring
She checks her lipstick one more time, waits for the bell to ring
But her lover has been blown up by the war
Bridge
D Am
The flowers shed their petals like tears of bitter gall
D E7
The snapshot on the mantelpiece is thrown against the wall
Am C
The ghostly ring of footsteps echo down the hall
E7 Am
As her fist of feathers dust away her dreams
Chorus
Am (with G,F#,F,E) X 4
Solo
Am C E7 Am C E7 Am
Chorus
Middle 8
F C G Am
Woah hoa Jessie you’re a one
F C G Am
We all thought you’d have a daughter or a son
F C E7 F Dm
But you’re precious heart was broken, the bullet from a gun
G
What’s done is done
from Volcano Child - debut album,
released April 14, 2011
Chloe Bix - vocals, harmonies, guitar, bass
Mick Pledge - guitar
Kaj Nijjar - drums
All songs written by Chloe Bix
Produced by Chloe Bix
Recorded by Chloe Bix, Tom Nordon & Baz Bix at Petroc Studios, Chappledore Studios & at home
Mixing by Chloe Bix
Mastering by Chloe Bix & Tom Nordon
Design by Chloe Bix
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