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BbWe set off that day Bbshaking all the way, 
Cmwould your Mother speak to us Bbagain.
BbPut away your doubt Bbthat won't help us out, 
Cmjust be sure to call before you Bbground.
CmThe sun shone, the wind Fcried, so Cmlong, D#goodbye.
Bb
BbLay your body down Bbfor the here and now, 
Cmjust be sure to win before you're Bbout.
BbHow you feeling now Bbliving with the crown, 
Cmlook at her and say you've been let Bbdown.
CmThe sun shone, the wind Fcried, so Cmlong, D#goodnight.
(play this section twice)
BbBy the book or Fmby the gun there's G#fear inside of Bbeveryone.
BbTurn your head to Fmface the sun and G#love will keep you Bbsafe.
C#, Fm  
walk-up progression that last time through, play these chords and follow the rhythm of
the bass line:
Fm, Gm, G#, Bb, Cm, C#.............and the last chord of the song is Fm

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Telling Them

by Starsailor

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I think these chords are right. They are at least good enough to sing the song to.

Bb Bb

We set off that day shaking all the way,

Cm Bb

would your Mother speak to us again.

Bb Bb

Put away your doubt that won't help us out,

Cm Bb

just be sure to call before you ground.

Cm F Cm D#

The sun shone, the wind cried, so long, goodbye.

Bb Bb

Lay your body down for the here and now,

Cm Bb

just be sure to win before you're out.

Bb Bb

How you feeling now living with the crown,

Cm Bb

look at her and say you've been let down.

Cm F Cm D#

The sun shone, the wind cried, so long, goodnight.

(play this section twice)

Bb Fm G# Bb

By the book or by the gun there's fear inside of everyone.

Bb Fm G# Bb

Turn your head to face the sun and love will keep you safe.

C# Fm

walk-up progression that last time through, play these chords and follow the rhythm of

the bass line:

Fm, Gm, G#, Bb, Cm, C#.............and the last chord of the song is Fm

About Telling Them Chords by Starsailor

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