Key: C
Introduction:
A7is
Where A7 * is noted play [- 0 2 0 2 3]
D7is
D7(V) - [5 5 7 5 7 5]
D7(V) * - [5 5 7 5 7 8]
D7-
There are two low E notes plucked off beat during the intro
Intro picking pattern is played very softly, strumming starts at the end
A C#7
You may find As I have found
F#m A7
This place is neither Safe nor sound
D F#7
This house of cards Will tumble down
Bm D7
As befits A cardboard town
C F
You're lost in the ruins of your mind
C
As these four walls collide
G G7
As your whole world subsides
C F
But you took it all in your stride
C
As a matter of course
G C
Not a matter of pride
A C#7
So raise your glass Let's celebrate
F#m A7
'Cause we can force Those 'hands of fate'
D F#7
No need to heed the call for greed, for acquisition
Bm D7
Now I ain't puttin' you on This is my genuine position
Am Em F C Em
How can I thank you We're forever in your debt
Am Em F
We'll bite the hand of fate that feeds us
Dm D4 Dm D4 Dm D4
Morsels of regret
F G G7 C
As a matter of course Not a matter of pride