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Suzanne Vega - Chambermaid (Official Audio)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega
Vocals
Catherine Russell
Catherine Russell
Background Vocals
Aaron Johnston
Aaron Johnston
Drums
Daniel Mintseris
Daniel Mintseris
Keyboards
Gerry Leonard
Gerry Leonard
Guitar
Jeff Hill
Jeff Hill
Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
“Chambermaid” is an adaptation of “I Want You” written by Bob Dylan. Additional lyrics by Suzanne Vega and additional music by Suzanne Vega and Gerry Leonard.
Songwriter
Gerry Leonard
Gerry Leonard
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Gerry Leonard
Gerry Leonard
Producer

Lyrics

I'm the great man's chambermaid
I've seen where his hallowed head is laid
I revere the places he has stayed
And clean crumbs from his typewriter
He is good to me
There is nothing he doesn't see
And he knows where I'd like to be
But it doesn't matter, mm
On my day off, I haunt the docks
Keep to myself, I go for walks
I just make sure the lock still locks
As my ship is coming in
My mind and hands, they are my trade
I finger sentences he's made
I follow every curving of his brain
Hmm
You want to know, did I ever steal?
He never leaves anything out that's real
I took nothing he would miss
Only once, I stole a kiss
I used to pretend that I was queen
But over time I quit that scene
Cost too much to even dream
In that direction
I think of comfort and of peace
I long for pleasure and release
Oh, how I wish the din would cease
I could do with some protection, mm-mm
You want to know, did I ever steal?
He never leaves anything out that's real
I took nothing he would miss
But only once, I stole a kiss
Yes, I'm the great man's chambermaid
I've seen where his hallowed head is laid
I revere the places he has played
And clean crumbs from his typewriter
He often gives me sage advice
When I dream of him at night (ooh)
He slips his pen into my hand (ooh)
And says, "Don't forget to write."
Written by: Bob Dylan, Suzanne Vega, “Chambermaid” is an adaptation of “I Want You” written by Bob Dylan. Additional lyrics by Suzanne Vega and additional music by Suzanne Vega and Gerry Leonard.

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