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Tuning ( E   A   D   G   B  E)
 G   A|---------------------||
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    |-2-7-5--2-5-4--5-7--o||
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GWaAtch the band through a bunch Gof Adancers
Cmaj7Quickly, follow the Aunknown with GsoAmething more Cmaj7familiar.
GQuickly something Dsus2familiar
     Dsus2CC6/9ouragGe, my word      C6/9          Dsus2it Adidn't come it doesn't matter
  G      A   GSAleepwalk, Cmaj7so fast asleep in a Gmotel
that has the Dsus2lay of home and Apiss on all of Cmaj7your
background and Gpiss on all your sDsus2urroundings
     Dsus2CC6/9ouragGe, my word      C6/9          Dsus2it Adidnt come it doesn't matter
     Dsus2CC6/9ouragGe, your woC6/9rd              Dsus2  Ait didnt come it doesn't matter
     Dsus2CC6/9ouragGe, my word      C6/9          Dsus2it Adidnt come it doesn't matter
     Dsus2CC6/9ouragGe,                      it couldn't come at a Aworse time
  G     ASGo Athere's no simple explaCmaj7nation
for anything Gimportant any Dsus2of us do
and yea the Ahuman Cmaj7tragedy
Gconsisted of Dsus2necessity
of lAiving with the cCmaj7onsequences
under Gpressure, under Dsus2pressure.
     Dsus2CC6/9ouragGe, my word      C6/9          Dsus2it Adidnt come it doesn't matter
     Dsus2CC6/9ouragGe, your woC6/9rd              Dsus2  Ait didnt come it doesn't matter
     Dsus2CC6/9ouragGe, my word      C6/9          Dsus2it Adidnt come it doesn't matter
     Dsus2CC6/9ouragGe,                      it couldn't come at a Aworse time
A Cmaj7 G Dsus2 (repeat untill finish) end with A couple 'G A'

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The story behind the song

This song, appearing on The Tragically Hip's 1992 album Fully Completely, speaks to the elusive nature of courage. It captures the feeling of being "under pressure" and waiting for that inner strength to arrive, only to find it doesn't always come on command. Yet, the lyrics suggest that even when courage feels absent, it "doesn't matter" in the grand scheme, perhaps hinting at a deeper resilience or acceptance. It's a reflection on facing challenges and the internal struggle to find resolve.

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Courage For Hugh Maclennan

Courage For Hugh Maclennan

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Courage For Hugh Maclennan

by The Tragically Hip

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cmaj7

Dsus2

C6/9

E A D G B E

Tuning ( )

G A

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|--------------------o||

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|-2-7-5--2-5-4--5-7--o||

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G A G A

Watch the band through a bunch of dancers

Cmaj7 A G A Cmaj7

Quickly, follow the unknown with something more familiar.

G Dsus2

Quickly something familiar

Dsus2 C6/9 G C6/9 Dsus2 A

Courage, my word it didn't come it doesn't matter

G A G A Cmaj7 G

Sleepwalk, so fast asleep in a motel

Dsus2 A Cmaj7

that has the lay of home and piss on all of your

G Dsus2

background and piss on all your surroundings

Dsus2 C6/9 G C6/9 Dsus2 A

Courage, my word it didnt come it doesn't matter

Dsus2 C6/9 G C6/9 Dsus2 A

Courage, your word it didnt come it doesn't matter

Dsus2 C6/9 G C6/9 Dsus2 A

Courage, my word it didnt come it doesn't matter

Dsus2 C6/9 G A

Courage, it couldn't come at a worse time

G A G A Cmaj7

So there's no simple explanation

G Dsus2

for anything important any of us do

A Cmaj7

and yea the human tragedy

G Dsus2

consisted of necessity

A Cmaj7

of living with the consequences

G Dsus2

under pressure, under pressure.

Dsus2 C6/9 G C6/9 Dsus2 A

Courage, my word it didnt come it doesn't matter

Dsus2 C6/9 G C6/9 Dsus2 A

Courage, your word it didnt come it doesn't matter

Dsus2 C6/9 G C6/9 Dsus2 A

Courage, my word it didnt come it doesn't matter

Dsus2 C6/9 G A

Courage, it couldn't come at a worse time

A Cmaj7 G Dsus2 (repeat untill finish) end with A couple 'G A'

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