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Cover Me Up
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Drop D Tuning, Capo 2
[Chords]
E|—-—D2--—Gx—-—Bm2---Em0---|
B|—--3—--3——-3—--0---|
G|---2---0---4---0---|
D|---0---0---4---2---|
A|---0---x---2---2---|
D|---0---5---x---2---|
[Riff 1]
E|—-—---—----------------------------------------------------------------|
B|—---—------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---2--h4---2---0-------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------4----4--4--4---4--2--0--0----0--0--0---0-------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------------4--2--0----|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
(Riff 1 with Chords)
(Used on D and G Chords)
V Ring V V V ^ V ^ V V V V ^ V ^ V V V V
E|—-—2--—2---2---2--2----2--2--2---2--2--2--x----x--x--x---x--x--x--2----|
B|—--3—--3---3---3--3----3--3--3---3--3--3--1----1--1--1---1--1--0--3----|
G|---2--h4---2---0--2----2--2--2---2--x--x--0----0--0--0---0--0--0--3----|
D|---0---0---0---0--4----4--4--4---4--2--0--0----0--0--0---0--0--x--0----|
A|---0---0---0---0--0----0--0--0---0--0--0--x----x--x--x---x--4--2--0----|
D|------------------------------------------5----5--5--5---5--x--x--0----|
(Riff 2 with Chords)
(Excludes G Chord section)
V Ring V V V ^ V ^ V V V V
E|—-—2--—2---2---2--2----2--2--2---2--2--2--x--|
B|—--3—--3---3---3--3----3--3--3---3--3--3--1--|
G|---2--h4---2---0--2----2--2--2---2--x--x--0--|
D|---0---0---0---0--4----4--4--4---4--2--0--0--|
A|---0---0---0---0--0----0--0--0---0--0--0--x--|
D|------------------------------------------5--|
[Intro]
E|—-—---—----------------------------------------------------------------|
B|—---—------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---2--h4---2---0-------------------------------------------------------| (x2)
D|------------------4----4--4--4---4--2--0--0----0--0--0---0-------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------------4--2--0----|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D(Riff 2) G D
A heart on the run keeps a hand on the gun you can't trust anyone
D(Riff 2) G D
I was so sure what I needed was more tried to shoot out the sun
Days when we Bmraged, we flew off the Gpage such damage was Ddone
D(Riff 2) G D
But I made it through, cause somebody knew I was meant for someone
So DGirl, leave your boots by the Gbed we ain't leaving this Droom
Till Dsomeone needs medical Ghelp or the magnolias Dbloom
It's Emcold in this house and I Gain't going out to chop Bmwood
D(Riff 2) G D
So cover me up and know you're enough to use me for good
[Instrumental]
E|—-—---—----------------------------------------------------------------|
B|—---—------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---2--h4---2---0-------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------4----4--4--4---4--2--0--0----0--0--0---0-------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------------4--2--0----|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D(Riff 2) G D
Put your faith to the test when I tore off your dress in Richmond on high
D(Riff 2) G D
But I sobered up and I swore off that stuff forever, this time
And the old lovers Bmsing, I thought it'd be Gme who helped him get Dhome
D(Riff 2) G D
But home was a dream, one I'd never seen till you came along
So Dgirl, hang your dress up to Gdry we ain't leaving this Droom
Till PDercy Priest breaks open Gwide and the river runs Dthrough
And Emcarries this house on the Gstones like a piece of drifBmtwood
D(Riff 2) G D
Cover me up and know you're enough to use me for good
[Instrumental] (x2)
E|—-—---—----------------------------------------------------------------|
B|—---—------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---2--h4---2---0-------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------4----4--4--4---4--2--0--0----0--0--0---0-------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------------4--2--0----|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
So DGirl, leave your boots by the Gbed we ain't leaving this Droom
Till Dsomeone needs medical Ghelp or the magnolias Dbloom
It's Emcold in this house and I Gain't going out to chop Bmwood
D(Riff 2) G D
So cover me up and know you're enough to use me for good
D(Riff 2) G D
Cover me up and know you're enough to use me for good
[Outro]
E|—-—---—----------------------------------------------------------------|
B|—---—------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---2--h4---2---0-------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------4----4--4--4---4--2--0--0----0--0--0---0-------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------------4--2--0----|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
All chords in this song (4)
The story behind the song
"Cover Me Up" is a deeply personal love song from Jason Isbell, written for his wife, Amanda Shires, following his alcohol rehabilitation. It's a raw and vulnerable expression of devotion, capturing the feeling of finding solace and redemption in another person's love. The lyrics paint a picture of intimate connection, where the outside world fades away, and all that matters is the warmth and presence of the beloved. As the opening track on his 2013 album Southeastern, it sets a tone of stark honesty and profound emotion. It plays like a heartfelt testament to enduring love and new beginnings.
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Cover Me Up
by Jason Isbell
Chords in this song · guitar
D
G
Bm
Em
Drop D Tuning, Capo 2
[Chords]
D G Bm Em
E|—-—2--—x—-—2---0---|
B|—--3—--3——-3—--0---|
G|---2---0---4---0---|
D|---0---0---4---2---|
A|---0---x---2---2---|
D|---0---5---x---2---|
[Riff 1]
E|—-—---—----------------------------------------------------------------|
B|—---—------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---2--h4---2---0-------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------4----4--4--4---4--2--0--0----0--0--0---0-------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------------4--2--0----|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
(Riff 1 with Chords)
(Used on D and G Chords)
V Ring V V V ^ V ^ V V V V ^ V ^ V V V V
E|—-—2--—2---2---2--2----2--2--2---2--2--2--x----x--x--x---x--x--x--2----|
B|—--3—--3---3---3--3----3--3--3---3--3--3--1----1--1--1---1--1--0--3----|
G|---2--h4---2---0--2----2--2--2---2--x--x--0----0--0--0---0--0--0--3----|
D|---0---0---0---0--4----4--4--4---4--2--0--0----0--0--0---0--0--x--0----|
A|---0---0---0---0--0----0--0--0---0--0--0--x----x--x--x---x--4--2--0----|
D|------------------------------------------5----5--5--5---5--x--x--0----|
(Riff 2 with Chords)
(Excludes G Chord section)
V Ring V V V ^ V ^ V V V V
E|—-—2--—2---2---2--2----2--2--2---2--2--2--x--|
B|—--3—--3---3---3--3----3--3--3---3--3--3--1--|
G|---2--h4---2---0--2----2--2--2---2--x--x--0--|
D|---0---0---0---0--4----4--4--4---4--2--0--0--|
A|---0---0---0---0--0----0--0--0---0--0--0--x--|
D|------------------------------------------5--|
[Intro]
E|—-—---—----------------------------------------------------------------|
B|—---—------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---2--h4---2---0-------------------------------------------------------| (x2)
D|------------------4----4--4--4---4--2--0--0----0--0--0---0-------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------------4--2--0----|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D G D
(Riff 2)
A heart on the run keeps a hand on the gun you can't trust anyone
D G D
(Riff 2)
I was so sure what I needed was more tried to shoot out the sun
Bm G D
Days when we raged, we flew off the page such damage was done
D G D
(Riff 2)
But I made it through, cause somebody knew I was meant for someone
D G D
So Girl, leave your boots by the bed we ain't leaving this room
D G D
Till someone needs medical help or the magnolias bloom
Em G Bm
It's cold in this house and I ain't going out to chop wood
D G D
(Riff 2)
So cover me up and know you're enough to use me for good
[Instrumental]
E|—-—---—----------------------------------------------------------------|
B|—---—------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---2--h4---2---0-------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------4----4--4--4---4--2--0--0----0--0--0---0-------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------------4--2--0----|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D G D
(Riff 2)
Put your faith to the test when I tore off your dress in Richmond on high
D G D
(Riff 2)
But I sobered up and I swore off that stuff forever, this time
Bm G D
And the old lovers sing, I thought it'd be me who helped him get home
D G D
(Riff 2)
But home was a dream, one I'd never seen till you came along
D G D
So girl, hang your dress up to dry we ain't leaving this room
D G D
Till Percy Priest breaks open wide and the river runs through
Em G Bm
And carries this house on the stones like a piece of driftwood
D G D
(Riff 2)
Cover me up and know you're enough to use me for good
[Instrumental] (x2)
E|—-—---—----------------------------------------------------------------|
B|—---—------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---2--h4---2---0-------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------4----4--4--4---4--2--0--0----0--0--0---0-------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------------4--2--0----|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D G D
So Girl, leave your boots by the bed we ain't leaving this room
D G D
Till someone needs medical help or the magnolias bloom
Em G Bm
It's cold in this house and I ain't going out to chop wood
D G D
(Riff 2)
So cover me up and know you're enough to use me for good
D G D
(Riff 2)
Cover me up and know you're enough to use me for good
[Outro]
E|—-—---—----------------------------------------------------------------|
B|—---—------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---2--h4---2---0-------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------4----4--4--4---4--2--0--0----0--0--0---0-------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------------4--2--0----|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
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