Written by Justin Townes Earle
Intro C - Am G11 x4 Verse C Am G11 C - Am G11 I was doing alright, layin' in and layin' low C Am G11 C Am G11 I was wasting my night, calling in my favorite songs on the local radio C Am G11 C - Am G11 I was standing in the window, staring down to the street C Am G11 C - Am G11 Just when the lightening flashed and the thunder rolled, the telephone ringsVerse C Am G11 C Am G11 And i've always been a fool for a conversation and a couple of smokes C Am G11 C Am G11 Yeah, when I'm feeling this blue i need just someone someone to laugh at my jokesAm G11 C I'm waiting for Christchurch woman in the rain Am G11 C and the rain keep coming but it ain't cover the painBreak C - Am G11 x 4 Bridge Am G11 Now I know its getting late Am G11 Its Friday night and the crowds are starting to fade away Am G11 i know I shouldnt be here but I keep thinking any second she'll be coming 'round the corner Verse C Am G11 C - Am G11 And I should be in my room, and i should learn how to forget C Am G11 C - Am G11 Well she may be pretty someday ill be sick of her shitAm G11 C I'm waiting for Christchurch woman in the rain Am G11 C And its early evening so there's hope for a better dayAm G11 C I'm waiting for Christchurch woman in the rain Am G11 C and the rain keep coming but it ain't cover the pain Am G11 C I'm waiting for Christchurch woman in the rain Am G11 C And its early evening so there's hope for a better day