A hidden gem on Laurie Anderson's official site, prominent example of an enjoyable two-chord song - such a pity it did not make it to the 'Homeland' album: The Lost Art of Conversation.
She pretends she's a movie starHe pretends he's a kingShe pretends she's a ballerinaHe pretends he can sing.
The lost art of conversationThe lost art of conversation
She pretends she was in EnglandHe pretends he's at homeShe pretends she's a renegadeHe pretends he's alone
The lost art of conversationThe lost art of conversation
I pretend that you love meAnd you pretend that you careI pretend that I'm happyYou pretend that you're there
The lost art of conversationThe lost art of conversation
If I ever covered this song, I'd stick to the duality of D major and D minor throughout the verses, just like Laurie sings at first and somehow appears to be disgruntled with it for a moment. It may be a fault but it's a creative one, IMHO it fits perfectly to the mood of the song, I'm glad they included it on the website anyway.
