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Greek Song

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[Intro]
D6 D D6 D D6 D D6 D
[Verse]
D6You who were Dborn with the D6sun above your Dshoulders
You D6turn me Don, you D6turn me Don
You D6have to A7know
You who were Aborn where the A7sun she keeps her Adistance
You A7turn me oAn, you tA7urn me oAn
But Dso does she
[Verse]
You D6who were Dborn there where D6beauty is exDistence
You D6turn me Don, you D6turn me Don
Your D6body heals my A7soul
You who were Aborn where you A7shiver and you Ashudder
You A7turn me Aon, the A7girl is Agone
So Dcome on, let's go
[Chorus]
DAll the pearls of D6China Dfade astride a D6Volta
ADon't sew A7bee-lines Ato anybody's A7hide
ASave your A7poison for a lover who is Don your D6side
[Verse]
D6One way is DRome and the D6other way is DMecca
On D6either Dside, D6on either Dside
Of D6our motorA7bike
One way is Ahome and the A7other way is APapa
On Aeither A7side, on Aeither A7side
PreDpared to strike
[Chorus]
DAll the pearls of D6China Dfade astride a D6Volta
ADon't sew A7bee-lines Ato anybody's A7hide
ASave your A7poison for a lover who is Don your D6side
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The story behind the song

"Greek Song" appears on Rufus Wainwright's 2001 album, Poses. Wainwright is known for his work as a singer, songwriter, and composer, with a diverse output including studio albums, opera, and settings of Shakespeare's sonnets. This song, like much of his work, carries a certain theatricality and emotional depth. Playing it can feel like stepping into a dramatic narrative.

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About Greek Song Chords by Rufus Wainwright

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