《You Bowed Down》是一首由Elvis Costello创作，并由Roger McGuinn精彩演绎的歌曲。这首歌收录在McGuinn的专辑《Back From Rio》中，歌词充斥了对现实的无奈和对理想妥协的批判。歌曲讲述了一个人为了迎合社会规则和权力，最终放弃自我，向现实垂头的故事。

歌词中的“You bowed down”重复涌现，仿佛是一种控诉，控诉那些为了利益而放弃原则的人。歌曲的情感复杂而深刻，既有失望和无奈，也有对曾经理想的怀念。

弹奏技巧：

这首歌的和弦进行比较简单，主要使用了Eb, Eb/D, Cm, Ab, Fm, Bb等和弦。吉他手可以考试考试使用分化和弦或扫弦的方法来伴奏。需要注意的是，Eb/D这个和弦需要仔细练习，能力流畅地过渡。此外，歌曲中的Ab/G和弦也需要注意指法，确保音色的准确。

关于Elvis Costello的创作：

作为一位著名的词曲创作人，Elvis Costello的创作作风一直以其深刻的社会观察和尖锐的批判精神著称。《You Bowed Down》这首歌也不例外，通过对个人选择的描写，反应了更广泛的社会现象。

总而言之，《You Bowed Down》是一首值得细细品味的歌曲。无论是从歌词的深度，还是从旋律的优美水平，都堪称经典。希望这份吉他谱能赞助你更好地舆解和演绎这首歌。

示范乐谱：

Eb    Eb/D       Cm                       Ab      Fm
I suppose you're entitled to know why I'm making contacts
Ab                 Eb                     Fm  Bbsus Bb
With acquaintances scattered all over the land
Eb         Eb/D Cm                      Ab         Fm
I'd promise you  now and again that I'd honor the contract
Ab            Eb                 Fm Bbsus Bb
If it hadn't crumbled away in my hand
Ab                 Bb   Fm           Bb
Well we broke that vow independently now
F                Cm  Ab       Ab/G  Fm
But I don't know why you absolutely deny
Eb  Eb/D Cm Bb         Ab  Bb
You bowed down         you bowed down

Eb  Eb/D Cm Bb         Ab  Bb
You bowed down         you bowed down
Eb       Eb/D         Cm                      Ab       Fm

When you first looked away I might say it was really a kindness
Ab           Eb                     Fm  Bbsus Bb
It must have hurt to see how dreams sour
Eb       Eb/D     Cm                       Ab            Fm
Now they say that justice and love are the next thing to blindnesss
Ab                  Eb                    Fm   Bbsus Bb
Well you're getting plenty of both of them now
Ab         Bb      Fm                      Bb
And so you parade  where appointments are made
F                     Cm   Ab     Ab/G Fm
And never meant to be kept unless you  accept
Eb  Eb/D Cm Bb         Ab  Bb
You bowed down         you bowed down

Eb  Eb/D Cm Bb         Ab  Bb
You bowed down         you bowed down
Ab               Bb                     Ab
You'll value the burnt amber of falling leaves
Bb
And you'll long to delay
Ab                 Bb
You'll  feel their breath as they whisper
Ab
It won't hurt you to betray
Eb  Eb/D Cm  Bb       Ab       Bb
If you just bow down         just bow down

Eb  Eb/D Cm  Bb       Ab       Bb
Just bow down         just bow down
Eb     Eb/D   Cm                       Ab      Fm
And now every time that we meet on the edge of hysteria
Ab                   Eb                      Fm  Bbsus Bb

You're helping them  sell off some new party line
Eb       Eb/D Cm                       Ab       Fm

I remember a time when you would have seemed so superior
Ab                   Eb                              Fm Bbsus Bb
Now you say will you please meet this good friend of mine
Ab         Bb         Fm                       Bb
So your in demand as long as you'll kiss their hand
F           Cm       Ab           Ab/G      Fm

But all the applause is for their name  not yours
Eb  Eb/D Cm Bb         Ab  Bb
You bowed down         you bowed down

Eb  Eb/D Cm Bb         Ab  Bb
You bowed down         you bowed down