Introdução: (freely) C
Bb
Dm
F
One by one, they followed the sun
F
One by one, until there were none
Dm
C
Two by two, to their lovers they flew
Dm
C
F
Two by two, into the foggy dew
F
Three by three, they danced on the sea
F
Four by four, they danced on the shore
Dm
C
F
Five by five, they tried to survive
Dm
C
F
Six by six, they were playing with tricks
Bb
How many paths did they try and fail?
F
How many of their brothers and sisters lingered in jail?
Bb
How much poison did they inhale?
F
C
How many black cats crossed their trail?
F
Seven by seven, they headed for heaven
F
Eight by eight, they got to the gate
Dm
C
F
Nine by nine, they drank the wine
Dm
C
F
Ten by ten, they drank it a-gain
F
F
Dm
C
F
Dm
C
F
Bb
How many tomorrows have they given away?
F
How many compared to yesterday?
Bb
How many more without any reward?
F
C
How many more can they afford?
F
Two by two, they stepped into the ark
F
Two by two, they step in the dark
Dm
C
F
Three by three, they’re turning the key
Dm
C
F
Four by four, they turn it some more
F
One by one, they follow the sun
F
Two by two, to another rendezvous)
Dm
C
F
Four by four, they're losing the war
Dm
C
F
Five by five, can't stand and stay a-live
F
Six by six ...
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