Key: D
Introduction:
G Bm Em Em7
I sat me down to write a simple story
C G Am7 Am6 Am D
which maybe in the end became a song
F C9 C B B7
In trying to find the words which might begin it
Em Am C6 C13+ C6 C D
I found these were the thoughts I brought along
2
G Bm Em Em7
At first I took my weight to be an anchor
C G Am7 Am6 Am D
and gathered up my fears to guide me round
F C9 C B B7
but then I clearly saw my own delusion
Em Am C6 C13+ C6 C D
and found my struggles further bogged me down
3
G Bm Em Em7
In starting out I thought to go exploring
C G Am7 Am6 Am D
and set my foot upon the nearest road
F C9 C B B7
In vain I looked to find the promised turning
Em Am C6 C13+ C6 C D C G
but only saw how far I was from home
Middle eight
D D/C G C G C G
In searching I forsook the paths of learning
D D/C G C G C G
and sought instead to find some pirate's gold
D D/C G C G C G
In fighting I did hurt those dearest to me
C G AM D F C9 C B B7
and still no hidden truths could I unfold
EmEm4 Am D
4
G Bm Em Em7
I sat me down to write a simple story
C G Am7 Am6 Am D
which maybe in the end became a song
F C9 C B B7
The words have all been writ by one before me
Em Am D
We're taking turns in trying to pass them on
B7/F# Em Am C G
Oh, we're taking turns in trying to pass them on
D D/C G C
D G C
Verses 1 ,2 & 3
I sat me
Gºto
Last 3rd Verse measure
home In
B
R Release
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