Key: E
Introduction:
Em D C Em
The pilot says we're coming in, that the landing's just ahead
G D
But I'm chasing my shadow, turning 'round instead
Em D Em D
The plane's climbing over the water, like a seagull leaving dry land
G D C D
Playing in the night sky like a child in a wonderland
Bm Em
Oh, if you could see the far-off horizon
D Em
Where the mountains run down to the sea
G D
And the water's shining like jewels
C Em C Em
For pirates whose treasures are free
D C Em
Take the turns a little steeper, you don't have to be afraid
G D
He pushed down on the rudder as he took his hands away
Em D Em D
And now we're climbing in the night, between the mountains and the sea
G D C D
And I feel just like a bird in flight, happy to be free
Bm Em
And in the dark my senses are on fire
D Em
Oh, how I feel my smile burn
G D
And I want to climb again
C Em C Em
And take that steeper turn
D C Em
Pull back on the stick, she'll lift so easily
G D
Bear down a little harder, turn her out to sea
Em D Em D
And this pilot's dressed in leather, with seal fur to his chin
G D C D
And he's smiling at me knowingly, as I take that turn again
Bm Em
Oh, and I have seen the far-off horizon
D Em
And the ships sailing down below
G D
Playing in the wind like me
C Em C Em
With treasures in their holds
D C Em
We're over land the pilot said, you can touch her down
G D
Look for the lights ahead, lying straight along the ground
Em D Em D
But first you must cross over, check that the runway's clear
G D C D
Take her up and circle 'round, if it's not right to land her here
Bm Em
Oh, look ahead to the far-off horizon
D Em
The sun still lights the evening sky
G D
Though the mountains have grown darker now
C Em C Em
We've time enough to fly
D C Em
"What have you learned", the pilot asked, as we taxied to a stall
G D
Taking the turns steeper, doesn't mean you'll fall
Em D Em D
'Cause the plane will hold herself level, constant as she spins
G D C D
And she holds a special place inside for pirates in the wind
Bm Em
Oh, if you could see the far-off horizon
D Em
Where the mountains run down to the sea
G D
And the water's shining like jewels
C Em C Em
For pirates whose treasures are free