In Spite of Me by JTSunrise published on 2023-01-31T04:07:05Z Closing credit song from the film Spanking the Monkey - Song written by Mark Sandman of Morphine, rendition by JTSUNRISE Spanking the Monkey is a 1994 American sick comedy film written and directed by David O. Russell. It was filmed in Pawling, New York Fresh from the low-fi basement, open A and dubs on oldschool 4-track In Spite of Me by Morphine on Cure for Pain, 1993 **Note** Simple, plaintive, and timeless. A protagonist reminiscing on his lost love, made even more sad by the agony he's going through. The original track features a picked mandolin carrying the melody but these chords are a good approximation. ** [Intro] D G [Verse 1] D G Last night I told a stranger all about you D G They smiled patiently in disbelief D G I always knew you would succeed no matter what you tried [Chorus] C G D G And I know you did it all in spite of me D G In spite of me [Verse 2] D G Still I'm proud to have know you for the short time that I did D G Proud to have been a step up on your way D G Proud to be part of your illustrious career [Chorus] C G D G And I know you did it all in spite of me D G In spite of me D G [Bridge] C G Late last night I saw you in my living room C G You seemed so close but yet so cold C G For a long time I thought you were coming back to me D G Those kind of thoughts can be so cruel D G So cruel D G [Chorus] C G D G And I know you did it all in spite of me D G In spite of me **Fade out… … … … . . . . . . . . . . . https://www.ebay.com/itm/114235088124?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=3n2YBfozSfC&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=pTQ775BHQg2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Genre Alternative Rock Comment by Witches of the Alamo What a great ghostly rendition! I had forgot all about this great song by this band. Thanks for bringing it back to me 2023-07-02T12:14:25Z Comment by The Strums The Mandolin adds to the backing of the tune nicely. 2023-03-31T15:33:18Z Comment by Kurt Mottershead Great tune, very old timey. 👍👍👍 2023-03-21T20:14:17Z Comment by Zaeb. Great ! 2023-02-24T23:39:44Z Comment by Rob Terstall <3 2023-02-20T20:40:13Z Comment by The Gobi Desert Canoe Club Enjoyed the listen 2023-02-19T16:37:41Z Comment by Tony's Lyrics This one has that Johnny Cash feel...nice work! 2023-02-14T16:34:15Z Comment by Sophie_T I can see the movie scene without knowing it, great low fi folk, I like! 2023-02-10T19:56:40Z Comment by Walkin' in Pa's Footsteps bang oh/oh whoa/ way to go/ way to banjo 2023-02-09T20:47:06Z Comment by Falsestart I really dig this, from performance to production 2023-02-08T22:51:15Z Comment by The Mysterious Decibel Excellent work! Love the mood you captured with this one 2023-02-07T16:18:11Z Comment by Pa' Shot The Canary nice one man, really cool song, great recording and playing 👌 2023-02-07T13:32:59Z Comment by Negative Headphone Excellent song. Good job! 2023-02-06T11:48:20Z Comment by Walker reminds me of the great Johnny Cash .. 2023-02-06T01:30:46Z Comment by TheGat(s) Great cash throwback 2023-02-04T21:33:36Z Comment by Frans Beelaard Fantastic vocal track as usual..captivating & mesmerizing..perfectly executed..great guitar work..excellent mix & recording production..brilliantly done! 2023-02-03T11:30:57Z Comment by STONERJAZZ nlce JT--So completely genuine:) 2023-02-02T06:01:22Z Comment by Marwin Chelte keep it goin, good one, 👍🏻 2023-01-31T19:20:27Z Comment by Greg Harris Very nice 2023-01-31T18:42:50Z Comment by PJ Project Great song 2023-01-31T10:52:33Z