Back To Bedlam
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This is all of Back To Bedlma tabbed out with lyrics and chords, and each part put into
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|| HIGH (CAPO 3RD) ||
CHORDS:
G320033
Em7sus4 021200
Em022000
Em7022030
Ax02220
Cadd9032030
Dxx0232
Cx32010
A7x02020
INTRO
G- G- G- G
VERSE
BGeautiful dawn
LEm7sus4ights up the shore for me, there is
NEmothing else in the Em7world
IA'd rather wake up and see with you
BGeautiful dawn
IEm7sus4'm just chasing time again
TEmhought I would die a lonEm7ely man
IAn endless night.
CHORUS
But now I'm Cadd9highD
running Em7wild among all the Cadd9stars above
SoCadd9metimesD
It's Em7hard to believe you remCadd9ember me.
VERSE
BGeautiful dawn
MEm7sus4elts with the stars again
Do you reEmmember the day when my jEm7ourney began?
WAill you remember the end of time?
BGeautiful dawn
YEm7sus4ou're just blowing my mind again
TEmhought I was born to enEm7dless night
UAntil you shine.
CHORUS
But now I'm Cadd9highD
running Em7wild among all the Cadd9stars above
SoCadd9metimesD
It's Em7hard to believe you remCadd9ember me.
BRIDGE
WEmill you be my shoulder
WChen I'm grey and older?
PA7romise me tomorrow
StCarts with you, getting . . .
CHORUS
HCadd9ighD
running Em7wild among all the Cadd9stars above
SoCadd9metimesD
It's Em7hard to believe you remCadd9ember me.
HCadd9ighD
running Em7wild among all the Cadd9stars above
SoCadd9metimesD
It's Em7hard to believe you remCadd9ember me.
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|| YOU’RE BEAUTIFUL (CAPO 8TH) ||
CHORDS:
G320033
G/F#2x0033
Em7022030
Cadd9032033
Dsus4/ F#200233
INTRO
G- G/F#- Em7- Cadd9
VERSE
MGy life is brilliant.G/F#
. Em7. . Cadd9. . . . . . . . . .
MGy life is brilliant, mG/F#y love is pure
I Em7saw an angel, Cadd9of that I'm sure
She Gsmiled at me on the subway, she was G/F#with another man
Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4/F#
But I won't lose no sleep on that, cause I've got a plan.
CHORUS
Cadd9 Dsus4/F#
You're beautiful
Em7 Dsus4/F#
You're beautiful
Cadd9 Dsus4/F#
You're beautiful
IGt's true.
Cadd9 Dsus4/F#
I saw your face
G Dsus4/ F# Em7
In a crowded place
Cadd9 Dsus4/ F# Em7
And I don't know what to do
Cadd9 Dsus4/F#
'Cos I'll never be with you.
G- G/F#- Em7- Cadd9
VERSE
Yes Gshe caught my eyeG/F#, as I walked on by
She Em7could see from my face that Cadd9I was flying high
And GI don't G/F#think that I'll see her again,
But wEm7e shareCadd9d a moment that will last till the end.
CHORUS
Cadd9 Dsus4/F#
You're beautiful
Em7 Dsus4/F#
You're beautiful
Cadd9 Dsus4/F#
You're beautiful
IGt's true.
Cadd9 Dsus4/F#
I saw your face
G Dsus4/ F# Em7
In a crowded place
Cadd9 Dsus4/ F# Em7
And I don't know what to do
Cadd9 Dsus4/F#
'Cos I'll never be with you.
G- G/F#- Em7- Cadd9
BRIDGE
LCadd9a la la la
LEm7a la la la
LCadd9a la la la
Dsus4/ F# Cadd9
Laa
OUTRO
CHORUS
Cadd9 Dsus4/F#
You're beautiful
Em7 Dsus4/F#
You're beautiful
Cadd9 Dsus4/F#
You're beautiful
IGt's true.
Cadd9 Dsus4/F#
There must be an angel
G Dsus4/ F# Em7
With a smile on her face
Cadd9 Dsus4/ F# G
WEm7hen she thought up that I should be with you.
Cadd9 Dsus4/ F# Em7
But it's time to face the truth,
Cadd9 Dsus4/ F# G
I will never be with you.
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|| WISEMEN (CAPO 3RD) ||
CHORDS:
Em022000
Bmx24432
Dxx0232
Ax02220
G320033
Amx02210
Cx32010
F133211
INTRO
Em Bm D A
E|-3-----3-2--------2-----2-0------||
B|---5-------3--------3-------2----||
G|-----4-------4--------2-------2--||
D|---------------------------------||
A|---------------------------------||
E|---------------------------------||
VERSE
EmShe said to me
BmGo steady on me
DWon't you tell me
What the wAise men said
When they Emcame down from heaven
Smoked nBmine till seven
On the sDugar that they could fiAnd, but they
EmCouldn't escape from you
BmCouldn't be freed of you
And Dnow they know there's Ano way out
PRECHORUS
And they're rGeally sorry now for what they've done
They were tAhree wise men just trying to have some fun
CHORUS
AmLook who's aClone now
It’s not Gme
It’s not Dme
AmThose three wise mCen they've got a sGemi by the seDa
AmGotta ask yourself the Fquestion
GWhere are you Dnow?
VERSE
EmReally sorry now
BmThey weren't to know
They got Dcaught up in your tAalent show
With your Embenictor little booboos and your fBmancy dress
Who just jDudge each other and trAy to impress but they
EmCouldn't escape from you
BmCouldn't be freed of you
And Dnow they know there's Ano way out
PRECHORUS
And they're rGeally sorry now for what they've done
They were tAhree wise men just trying to have some fun
CHORUS
AmLook who's aClone now
It’s not Gme
It’s not Dme
AmThose three wise mCen they've got a sGemi by the seDa
AmGotta ask yourself the Fquestion
GWhere are you Dnow?
SOLO INTERLUDE FOLLOWED BY:
OUTRO CHORUS
AmLook who's aClone now
It’s not Gme
It’s not Dme
AmThose three wise mCen they've got a sGemi by the seDa
AmGotta ask yourself the Fquestion
GWhere are you Dnow?
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NOTE: This song is played on piano, these chords are for the guitar.
CHORDS:
E022100
C#mx46654
Ax02220
Bx2444x
VERSE
DEid I diC#msappoint you or let you down?
SAhould I be fAeeling guilBty or let the judges frown?
'ECos C#mI saw the end before we'd begun
YAes I saw you were Ablinded and BI knew I had won.
SEo I tooC#mk what's mine by eternal right
TAook youAr soul out into Bthe night
IEt may be C#mover but it won't stop there
I Aam Ahere for you Bif you'd only care.
YEou touched my heart you touched my soul
YC#mou changed my life and all my goals
AAnd love is blind and that I knew when
MAy heart was Bblinded by you.
IE've kissed your lips and held your hand
SC#mhared your dreams and shared your bed
I Aknow you well I know your smell.
IA've been Baddicted to you.
CHORUS
GEoodbye my lover.
GC#moodbye my friend.
YAou have been the one.
YAou have been Bthe one for me.
VERSE
I Eam a dreamer C#mbut when I wake
You can't Abreak my spirit it's my Bdreams you take
AEnd as you move on reC#mmember me
RemAember us and all we Bused to be.
I've Eseen you cry I've seen you smile
I've C#mwatched you sleeping for a while
I'd bAe the father of your child
I'd spAend a lifetime wiBth you.
I kEnow your fears and you know mine
We've hC#mad our doubts but now we're fine
And AI love you I swear that's true
I Acannot live wiBthout you.
CHORUS
GEoodbye my lover.
GC#moodbye my friend.
YAou have been the one.
YAou have been Bthe one for me.
BRIDGE
And I Astill hold your hand in C#mmine.
In mBine when I'm asleep.
And I Awill bear my soul in tC#mime,
When I'm kBneeling at your feAet.
CHORUS
GEoodbye my lover.
GC#moodbye my friend.
YAou have been the one.
YAou have been Bthe one for me.
OUTRO
IE'm so hollow, baby, IC#m'm so hollow.
IB'm so, I'm so, I'm so Ahollow.
IE'm so hollow, baby, IC#m'm so hollow.
IB'm so, I'm so, I'm so Ahollow.
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CHORDS:
G320033
Bmx24432
Em022000
Cx32010
Dxx0232
INTRO
G- Bm- Em- Em
C- C- G- D
VERSE
HGow I wish I could sBmurrender my soulEm
SChed the clothes that become my skin
SGee the liar that burns within my nDeeding.
HGow I wish I'd chosen dBmarkness from coldEm
HCow I wish I screamed out loud
IGnstead I found no meaDning.
CHORUS
I guess it's time I rGun far far away
FDind comfort in pain,
AEmll pleasure's the same
It just kCeeps me from trouble.
HGides my true shape
LDike Dorian Gray.
I've hEmeard what they say
But I'm nCot here for trouble.
It's mGore than just woDrds
It's just TGears and Rain.
VERSE
HGow I wish I could walk through
TBmhe doors of my mind
HEmold memory close at hand
HCelp me understand the years.
HGow I wish I could choose between
HBmeaven and Hell
HEmow I wish I would save my soul
IC'm so cold from fear.
CHORUS
I guess it's time I rGun far far away
FDind comfort in pain,
AEmll pleasure's the same
ICt just keeps me from trouble.
HGides my true shape
LDike Dorian Gray.
IEm've heard what they say
BuCt I'm not here for trouble.
FGar far away
FDind comfort in pain,
AEmll pleasure's the same
It just kCeeps me from trouble.
It's Gmore than just Dwords
It's just TGears and Rain.
OUTRO
G- D- Em- C
FGar far away
FDind comfort in pain,
AEmll pleasure's the same
It just kCeeps me from trouble.
It's Gmore than just Dwords
It's just TGears and Rain.
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CHORDS:
Gm355333
Ax02220
Dmxx0231
Bbx1333x
F133211
Cx32010
INTRO (ORGAN)
Gm- A- Dm- Bb
Gm- A- Dm- Bb
VERSE (ORGAN)
JGmudging by the look on the orAgan-grinder
He'll jDmudge me by the fact that my faBbce don't fit
It's Gmtouching that the monkey sits oAn my shoulder
He's Dmwaiting for the day when he gBbets me.
PRECHORUS (ORGAN and ENTER DRUMS)
But I don't Fneed no Calibi - I'm a Dmpuppet on a Bbstring.
I just Fneed this Cstage to be sDmeen.Bb
We all Fneed a Cpantomime to reDmmind us whaBbt is real.
Hold my Feye and kCnow what it Dmmeans . Bb. . ‘cos I’m
CHORUS (ENTER GUITAR)
I'm Gmout of my Bbmin-d
I'm Fout of my Cmind
VERSE
JGmudging by the look on the orAgan-grinder
He'll jDmudge me by the fact that my faBbce don't fit
It's Gmtouching that the monkey sits oAn my shoulder
He's Dmwaiting for the day when he gBbets me.
PRECHORUS
But I won't Fbe your cConcubine - I'm a Dmpuppet not a Bbwhore.
I just Fneed this sCtage to be Dmseen.Bb
Won't you Fbe a fCriend of mine to Dmremind me wBbhat is real?
Hold my Fheart and Csee that it Dmbleeds.Bb
CHORUS
I'm Gmout of my Bbmin-d
I'm Fout of my Cmind
INTERLUDE FOLLOWED BY:
CHORUS
I'm Gmout of my Bbmin-d
I'm Fout of my Cmind
OUTRO
Da FTa Da TCa Da La Da
Da DmTa Da TBba Da La Da
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CHORDS:
Amx02210
Cx32010
F133211
Em022000
Bbx1333x
Dxx0232
G320033
INTRO
Am- Am
Am- Am- C- F- Em- Bb
VERSE
I Amjust can't believe that it's over
WCe were chilling out on the sofa
Digging Fhow the guitar goes in a song that no one knows
Did you lEmick that line yourself
Formed in the voodoo magic hBbell?
Does eAmveryone have a different take?
Do yAmou seem real but I seem fake?
Does eEmveryone get hypnotized by your firBbe?
CHORUS
SCo long, Jimmy
SEmo long though you
OnAmly stayed a moCment,
We all Fknow that you're the one singing . . .
SCo long, Jimmy
SEmo long sure we’re
GAmlad for the eCxperience
We Dmiss you now you've gone
We're just Fswimming in your soul ‘cos
We wGish we wrote this song.
Life goes Amon.
VERSE
IAm'm just so relieved that it's over
WCe were hanging out going nowhere
Digging hFow the guitar goes in a song that no one knows
Did you bEmurn that bridge yourself
Formed in the voodoo magiBbc hell?
Does eAmveryone have a different take?
Are yAmou just cool and I'm just baked?
Does eEmveryone get mesmerized by your fBbire?
CHORUS
SCo long, Jimmy
SEmo long though you
OnAmly stayed a moCment,
We all Fknow that you're the one singing . . .
SCo long, Jimmy
SEmo long sure we’re
GAmlad for the eCxperience
We Dmiss you now you've gone
We're just Fswimming in your soul ‘cos
We wGish we wrote this song.
Life goes Amon.
SOLO OUTRO (MAIN CHORDS PLAYED)
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|| BILLY (CAPO 3RD) ||
CHORDS:
Em022000
G320033
Dxx0232
Cadd9032030
INTRO
Em- G- D- D
VERSE
BEmilly's lGeaving todDay, don't know where he's going
HEmolds his hGead in disgDrace, he can't escape the truth
HEme knows the pGrice that he's pDaid, he admits
That it's too lCadd9ate to admit that he's afraDid.
CHORUS
TGomorrow comes, soEmrrow becomes his sDoul mate
The damage is dGone, the prodigal sEmon is too latDe
Old dEmoors are closed but Ghe's always Dopen
To relive Cadd9time in his mindD, oh Billy.
INTERLUDE
Em- G- D- D
VERSE
BEmilly's lGeaving todDay, don't know where he's going
HEme’s got liGnes on his faDce, they tell the story of his pain
HEme acceGpts its his faDte, he admits
He took too lCadd9ong to admit that he was wrongD.
CHORUS
TGomorrow comes, soEmrrow becomes his sDoul mate
The damage is dGone, the prodigal sEmon is too latDe
Old dEmoors are closed but Ghe's always Dopen
To relive Cadd9time in his mindD, oh Billy.
BRIDGE
OCadd9nce he was a lover sEmleeping with another.
NGow he's just known as a cheatD.
And he Cadd9wish he'd had a mirror
LEmooked a little clearer.
SGeen into the eyes of the weaDk.
CHORUS
TGomorrow comes, soEmrrow becomes his sDoul mate
The damage is dGone, the prodigal sEmon is too latDe
Old dEmoors are closed but Ghe's always Dopen
To relive Cadd9time in his mindD, oh Billy.
OUTRO
Em- G- D- D
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CHORUS:
Em022000
Bmx24432
Cx32010
Dxx0232
G320033
Bx2444x
INTRO
E|------------------------------------------------------------||
B|------------------------------------------------------------||
G|---4-2-4---4-2-4---2-0-2-4-----4-2-4---2-0-2---2-0-2-4------||
D|-2-------0-----------------0-2-------0-------0---------0-0--||
A|-----------------3------------------------------------------||
E|------------------------------------------------------------||
VERSE
I have seen Empeace, I have seen Bmpain
RCesting on the shoulders of your nDame
Do you see the Emtruth
Through all their Bmlies?
DCo you see the world through troubled eDyes?
CHORUS
AGnd if you want to
TBmalk about it anymEmore
lie here on the Cfloor
CGryD
On my sChoulder, of a fGriend.
VERSE
I have seen Embirth, I have seen Bmdeath
LCived to see a lovers final bDreath
Do you see my Emguilt?
Should I feel Bmfine?
ICs the fire of hesitation burning bDright?
CHORUS
AGnd if you want to
TBmalk about it once Emagain
On you I dependC
I’ll GcryD
On your sChoulder, you’re a fGriend
BRIDGE
YDou and I have lived through mGany things
I'll Emhold on to your hCeart
I Dwouldn't cry for anGything
But dBon't go, teBaring your life apart
I have seen Emfear, I have seen Bmfaith
CSeen the look of anger on your Dface
OUTRO
AGnd if you want to
TBmalk about what will Embe
CCome and sit with me
CGryD
On my Cshoulder, I’m a friGend.
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CHORDS:
Amx02210
E022100
G320033
Dxx0232
F133211
INTRO
Am- E- G- D
VERSE
TAmhere are children standing here
AErms outstretched into the sky
TGears drying on their face
HDe has been here.
BAmrothers lie in shallow graves
FEathers lost without a trace
A Gnation blind to their disgrace
SDince he's been here.
CHORUS
AAmnd I see no bravery
NEo bravery
IGn your eyes anymore
ODnly sadness.
AAmnd I see no bravery
NEo bravery
IGn your eyes any more
ODnly sadnessF
ODnly sadnessF.D
VERSE
HAmouses burnt beyond repair.
TEhe smell of death is in the air.
A Gwoman weeping in despair says,
HDe has been here.
TAmracer lighting up the sky.
IEt's another families turn, to die.
A Gchild afraid to even cry out says,
HDe has been here.
CHORUS
AAmnd I see no bravery,
NEo bravery,
IGn your eyes anymore.
ODnly sadness
AAmnd I see no bravery,
NEo bravery,
IGn your eyes any more
ODnly sadnessF
ODnly sadnessF D
VERSE (ENTER FULL DRUMS)
TAmhere are children standing here,
AErms outstretched into the sky,
BGut no one asks the question why,
HDe has been here.
OAmld men kneel to accept their fate.
WEives and daughters cut and raped.
A Ggeneration drenched in hate.
SDays he has been here.
OUTRO
AAmnd I see no bravery,
NEo bravery,
IGn your eyes anymore.
ODnly sadness.
AAmnd I see no bravery,
NEo bravery,
IGn your eyes any more...
ADnymore
AAmnd I see no bravery,
NEo bravery,
IGn your eyes any more,
ODnly sadnessF
ODnly sadness.F D
Btw, all you people, OLI HIRST IS GAY!!!!
All chords in this song (20)
The story behind the song
This song shares its title with James Blunt's debut album, which launched him to worldwide fame in 2004. Known for his emotive songwriting, Blunt's album "Back to Bedlam" became a massive success, featuring hit singles that showcased his distinctive vocal style. Playing this song connects you to the origin point of a widely recognized musical journey.
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Back To Bedlam
by James Blunt
Chords in this song · guitar
G
Em
Em7
A
Cadd9
D
C
A7
G/F#
Dsus4
F#
Bm
Am
F
E
C#m
B
Gm
Dm
Bb
This is all of Back To Bedlma tabbed out with lyrics and chords, and each part put into
(verse, chorus, bridge etc.). All the chords used in each song are listed so should be
|| HIGH (CAPO 3RD) ||
CHORDS:
G
320033
Em7sus4 021200
Em
022000
Em7
022030
A
x02220
Cadd9
032030
D
xx0232
C
x32010
A7
x02020
INTRO
G G G G
- - -
VERSE
G
Beautiful dawn
Em7sus4
Lights up the shore for me, there is
Em Em7
Nothing else in the world
A
I'd rather wake up and see with you
G
Beautiful dawn
Em7sus4
I'm just chasing time again
Em Em7
Thought I would die a lonely man
A
In endless night.
CHORUS
Cadd9 D
But now I'm high
Em7 Cadd9
running wild among all the stars above
Cadd9 D
Sometimes
Em7 Cadd9
It's hard to believe you remember me.
VERSE
G
Beautiful dawn
Em7sus4
Melts with the stars again
Em Em7
Do you remember the day when my journey began?
A
Will you remember the end of time?
G
Beautiful dawn
Em7sus4
You're just blowing my mind again
Em Em7
Thought I was born to endless night
A
Until you shine.
CHORUS
Cadd9 D
But now I'm high
Em7 Cadd9
running wild among all the stars above
Cadd9 D
Sometimes
Em7 Cadd9
It's hard to believe you remember me.
BRIDGE
Em
Will you be my shoulder
C
When I'm grey and older?
A7
Promise me tomorrow
C
Starts with you, getting . . .
CHORUS
Cadd9 D
High
Em7 Cadd9
running wild among all the stars above
Cadd9 D
Sometimes
Em7 Cadd9
It's hard to believe you remember me.
Cadd9 D
High
Em7 Cadd9
running wild among all the stars above
Cadd9 D
Sometimes
Em7 Cadd9
It's hard to believe you remember me.
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|| YOU’RE BEAUTIFUL (CAPO 8TH) ||
CHORDS:
G
320033
G/F#
2x0033
Em7
022030
Cadd9
032033
Dsus4 F#
/ 200233
INTRO
G G/F# Em7 Cadd9
- - -
VERSE
G G/F#
My life is brilliant.
Em7 Cadd9
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
G G/F#
My life is brilliant, my love is pure
Em7 Cadd9
I saw an angel, of that I'm sure
G G/F#
She smiled at me on the subway, she was with another man
Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4 F#
/
But I won't lose no sleep on that, cause I've got a plan.
CHORUS
Cadd9 Dsus4 F#
/
You're beautiful
Em7 Dsus4 F#
/
You're beautiful
Cadd9 Dsus4 F#
/
You're beautiful
G
It's true.
Cadd9 Dsus4 F#
/
I saw your face
G Dsus4 F# Em7
/
In a crowded place
Cadd9 Dsus4 F# Em7
/
And I don't know what to do
Cadd9 Dsus4 F#
/
'Cos I'll never be with you.
G G/F# Em7 Cadd9
- - -
VERSE
G G/F#
Yes she caught my eye, as I walked on by
Em7 Cadd9
She could see from my face that I was flying high
G G/F#
And I don't think that I'll see her again,
Em7 Cadd9
But we shared a moment that will last till the end.
CHORUS
Cadd9 Dsus4 F#
/
You're beautiful
Em7 Dsus4 F#
/
You're beautiful
Cadd9 Dsus4 F#
/
You're beautiful
G
It's true.
Cadd9 Dsus4 F#
/
I saw your face
G Dsus4 F# Em7
/
In a crowded place
Cadd9 Dsus4 F# Em7
/
And I don't know what to do
Cadd9 Dsus4 F#
/
'Cos I'll never be with you.
G G/F# Em7 Cadd9
- - -
BRIDGE
Cadd9
La la la la
Em7
La la la la
Cadd9
La la la la
Dsus4 F# Cadd9
/
Laa
OUTRO
CHORUS
Cadd9 Dsus4 F#
/
You're beautiful
Em7 Dsus4 F#
/
You're beautiful
Cadd9 Dsus4 F#
/
You're beautiful
G
It's true.
Cadd9 Dsus4 F#
/
There must be an angel
G Dsus4 F# Em7
/
With a smile on her face
Cadd9 Dsus4 F# G
/
Em7
When she thought up that I should be with you.
Cadd9 Dsus4 F# Em7
/
But it's time to face the truth,
Cadd9 Dsus4 F# G
/
I will never be with you.
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|| WISEMEN (CAPO 3RD) ||
CHORDS:
Em
022000
Bm
x24432
D
xx0232
A
x02220
G
320033
Am
x02210
C
x32010
F
133211
INTRO
Em Bm D A
E|-3-----3-2--------2-----2-0------||
B|---5-------3--------3-------2----||
G|-----4-------4--------2-------2--||
D|---------------------------------||
A|---------------------------------||
E|---------------------------------||
VERSE
Em
She said to me
Bm
Go steady on me
D
Won't you tell me
A
What the wise men said
Em
When they came down from heaven
Bm
Smoked nine till seven
D A
On the sugar that they could find, but they
Em
Couldn't escape from you
Bm
Couldn't be freed of you
D A
And now they know there's no way out
PRECHORUS
G
And they're really sorry now for what they've done
A
They were three wise men just trying to have some fun
CHORUS
Am C
Look who's alone now
G
It’s not me
D
It’s not me
Am C G D
Those three wise men they've got a semi by the sea
Am F
Gotta ask yourself the question
G D
Where are you now?
VERSE
Em
Really sorry now
Bm
They weren't to know
D A
They got caught up in your talent show
Em Bm
With your benictor little booboos and your fancy dress
D A
Who just judge each other and try to impress but they
Em
Couldn't escape from you
Bm
Couldn't be freed of you
D A
And now they know there's no way out
PRECHORUS
G
And they're really sorry now for what they've done
A
They were three wise men just trying to have some fun
CHORUS
Am C
Look who's alone now
G
It’s not me
D
It’s not me
Am C G D
Those three wise men they've got a semi by the sea
Am F
Gotta ask yourself the question
G D
Where are you now?
SOLO INTERLUDE FOLLOWED BY:
OUTRO CHORUS
Am C
Look who's alone now
G
It’s not me
D
It’s not me
Am C G D
Those three wise men they've got a semi by the sea
Am F
Gotta ask yourself the question
G D
Where are you now?
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NOTE: This song is played on piano, these chords are for the guitar.
CHORDS:
E
022100
C#m
x46654
A
x02220
B
x2444x
VERSE
E C#m
Did I disappoint you or let you down?
A A B
Should I be feeling guilty or let the judges frown?
E C#m
'Cos I saw the end before we'd begun
A A B
Yes I saw you were blinded and I knew I had won.
E C#m
So I took what's mine by eternal right
A A B
Took your soul out into the night
E C#m
It may be over but it won't stop there
A A B
I am here for you if you'd only care.
E
You touched my heart you touched my soul
C#m
You changed my life and all my goals
A
And love is blind and that I knew when
A B
My heart was blinded by you.
E
I've kissed your lips and held your hand
C#m
Shared your dreams and shared your bed
A
I know you well I know your smell.
A B
I've been addicted to you.
CHORUS
E
Goodbye my lover.
C#m
Goodbye my friend.
A
You have been the one.
A B
You have been the one for me.
VERSE
E C#m
I am a dreamer but when I wake
A B
You can't break my spirit it's my dreams you take
E C#m
And as you move on remember me
A B
Remember us and all we used to be.
E
I've seen you cry I've seen you smile
C#m
I've watched you sleeping for a while
A
I'd be the father of your child
A B
I'd spend a lifetime with you.
E
I know your fears and you know mine
C#m
We've had our doubts but now we're fine
A
And I love you I swear that's true
A B
I cannot live without you.
CHORUS
E
Goodbye my lover.
C#m
Goodbye my friend.
A
You have been the one.
A B
You have been the one for me.
BRIDGE
A C#m
And I still hold your hand in mine.
B
In mine when I'm asleep.
A C#m
And I will bear my soul in time,
B A
When I'm kneeling at your feet.
CHORUS
E
Goodbye my lover.
C#m
Goodbye my friend.
A
You have been the one.
A B
You have been the one for me.
OUTRO
E C#m
I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow.
B A
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow.
E C#m
I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow.
B A
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow.
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CHORDS:
G
320033
Bm
x24432
Em
022000
C
x32010
D
xx0232
INTRO
G Bm Em Em
- - -
C C G D
- - -
VERSE
G Bm Em
How I wish I could surrender my soul
C
Shed the clothes that become my skin
G D
See the liar that burns within my needing.
G Bm Em
How I wish I'd chosen darkness from cold
C
How I wish I screamed out loud
G D
Instead I found no meaning.
CHORUS
G
I guess it's time I run far far away
D
Find comfort in pain,
Em
All pleasure's the same
C
It just keeps me from trouble.
G
Hides my true shape
D
Like Dorian Gray.
Em
I've heard what they say
C
But I'm not here for trouble.
G D
It's more than just words
G
It's just Tears and Rain.
VERSE
G
How I wish I could walk through
Bm
The doors of my mind
Em
Hold memory close at hand
C
Help me understand the years.
G
How I wish I could choose between
Bm
Heaven and Hell
Em
How I wish I would save my soul
C
I'm so cold from fear.
CHORUS
G
I guess it's time I run far far away
D
Find comfort in pain,
Em
All pleasure's the same
C
It just keeps me from trouble.
G
Hides my true shape
D
Like Dorian Gray.
Em
I've heard what they say
C
But I'm not here for trouble.
G
Far far away
D
Find comfort in pain,
Em
All pleasure's the same
C
It just keeps me from trouble.
G D
It's more than just words
G
It's just Tears and Rain.
OUTRO
G D Em C
- - -
G
Far far away
D
Find comfort in pain,
Em
All pleasure's the same
C
It just keeps me from trouble.
G D
It's more than just words
G
It's just Tears and Rain.
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CHORDS:
Gm
355333
A
x02220
Dm
xx0231
Bb
x1333x
F
133211
C
x32010
INTRO (ORGAN)
Gm A Dm Bb
- - -
Gm A Dm Bb
- - -
VERSE (ORGAN)
Gm A
Judging by the look on the organ-grinder
Dm Bb
He'll judge me by the fact that my face don't fit
Gm A
It's touching that the monkey sits on my shoulder
Dm Bb
He's waiting for the day when he gets me.
PRECHORUS (ORGAN and ENTER DRUMS)
F C Dm Bb
But I don't need no alibi - I'm a puppet on a string.
F C Dm Bb
I just need this stage to be seen.
F C Dm Bb
We all need a pantomime to remind us what is real.
F C Dm Bb
Hold my eye and know what it means . . . ‘cos I’m
CHORUS (ENTER GUITAR)
Gm Bb
I'm out of my min-d
F C
I'm out of my mind
VERSE
Gm A
Judging by the look on the organ-grinder
Dm Bb
He'll judge me by the fact that my face don't fit
Gm A
It's touching that the monkey sits on my shoulder
Dm Bb
He's waiting for the day when he gets me.
PRECHORUS
F C Dm Bb
But I won't be your concubine - I'm a puppet not a whore.
F C Dm Bb
I just need this stage to be seen.
F C Dm Bb
Won't you be a friend of mine to remind me what is real?
F C Dm Bb
Hold my heart and see that it bleeds.
CHORUS
Gm Bb
I'm out of my min-d
F C
I'm out of my mind
INTERLUDE FOLLOWED BY:
CHORUS
Gm Bb
I'm out of my min-d
F C
I'm out of my mind
OUTRO
F C
Da Ta Da Ta Da La Da
Dm Bb
Da Ta Da Ta Da La Da
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CHORDS:
Am
x02210
C
x32010
F
133211
Em
022000
Bb
x1333x
D
xx0232
G
320033
INTRO
Am Am
-
Am Am C F Em Bb
- - - - -
VERSE
Am
I just can't believe that it's over
C
We were chilling out on the sofa
F
Digging how the guitar goes in a song that no one knows
Em
Did you lick that line yourself
Bb
Formed in the voodoo magic hell?
Am
Does everyone have a different take?
Am
Do you seem real but I seem fake?
Em Bb
Does everyone get hypnotized by your fire?
CHORUS
C
So long, Jimmy
Em
So long though you
Am C
Only stayed a moment,
F
We all know that you're the one singing . . .
C
So long, Jimmy
Em
So long sure we’re
Am C
Glad for the experience
D
We miss you now you've gone
F
We're just swimming in your soul ‘cos
G
We wish we wrote this song.
Am
Life goes on.
VERSE
Am
I'm just so relieved that it's over
C
We were hanging out going nowhere
F
Digging how the guitar goes in a song that no one knows
Em
Did you burn that bridge yourself
Bb
Formed in the voodoo magic hell?
Am
Does everyone have a different take?
Am
Are you just cool and I'm just baked?
Em Bb
Does everyone get mesmerized by your fire?
CHORUS
C
So long, Jimmy
Em
So long though you
Am C
Only stayed a moment,
F
We all know that you're the one singing . . .
C
So long, Jimmy
Em
So long sure we’re
Am C
Glad for the experience
D
We miss you now you've gone
F
We're just swimming in your soul ‘cos
G
We wish we wrote this song.
Am
Life goes on.
SOLO OUTRO (MAIN CHORDS PLAYED)
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|| BILLY (CAPO 3RD) ||
CHORDS:
Em
022000
G
320033
D
xx0232
Cadd9
032030
INTRO
Em G D D
- - -
VERSE
Em G D
Billy's leaving today, don't know where he's going
Em G D
Holds his head in disgrace, he can't escape the truth
Em G D
He knows the price that he's paid, he admits
Cadd9 D
That it's too late to admit that he's afraid.
CHORUS
G Em D
Tomorrow comes, sorrow becomes his soul mate
G Em D
The damage is done, the prodigal son is too late
Em G D
Old doors are closed but he's always open
Cadd9 D
To relive time in his mind, oh Billy.
INTERLUDE
Em G D D
- - -
VERSE
Em G D
Billy's leaving today, don't know where he's going
Em G D
He’s got lines on his face, they tell the story of his pain
Em G D
He accepts its his fate, he admits
Cadd9 D
He took too long to admit that he was wrong.
CHORUS
G Em D
Tomorrow comes, sorrow becomes his soul mate
G Em D
The damage is done, the prodigal son is too late
Em G D
Old doors are closed but he's always open
Cadd9 D
To relive time in his mind, oh Billy.
BRIDGE
Cadd9 Em
Once he was a lover sleeping with another.
G D
Now he's just known as a cheat.
Cadd9
And he wish he'd had a mirror
Em
Looked a little clearer.
G D
Seen into the eyes of the weak.
CHORUS
G Em D
Tomorrow comes, sorrow becomes his soul mate
G Em D
The damage is done, the prodigal son is too late
Em G D
Old doors are closed but he's always open
Cadd9 D
To relive time in his mind, oh Billy.
OUTRO
Em G D D
- - -
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CHORUS:
Em
022000
Bm
x24432
C
x32010
D
xx0232
G
320033
B
x2444x
INTRO
E|------------------------------------------------------------||
B|------------------------------------------------------------||
G|---4-2-4---4-2-4---2-0-2-4-----4-2-4---2-0-2---2-0-2-4------||
D|-2-------0-----------------0-2-------0-------0---------0-0--||
A|-----------------3------------------------------------------||
E|------------------------------------------------------------||
VERSE
Em Bm
I have seen peace, I have seen pain
C D
Resting on the shoulders of your name
Em
Do you see the truth
Bm
Through all their lies?
C D
Do you see the world through troubled eyes?
CHORUS
G
And if you want to
Bm Em
Talk about it anymore
C
lie here on the floor
G D
Cry
C G
On my shoulder, of a friend.
VERSE
Em Bm
I have seen birth, I have seen death
C D
Lived to see a lovers final breath
Em
Do you see my guilt?
Bm
Should I feel fine?
C D
Is the fire of hesitation burning bright?
CHORUS
G
And if you want to
Bm Em
Talk about it once again
C
On you I depend
G D
I’ll cry
C G
On your shoulder, you’re a friend
BRIDGE
D G
You and I have lived through many things
Em C
I'll hold on to your heart
D G
I wouldn't cry for anything
B B
But don't go, tearing your life apart
Em Bm
I have seen fear, I have seen faith
C D
Seen the look of anger on your face
OUTRO
G
And if you want to
Bm Em
Talk about what will be
C
Come and sit with me
G D
Cry
C G
On my shoulder, I’m a friend.
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CHORDS:
Am
x02210
E
022100
G
320033
D
xx0232
F
133211
INTRO
Am E G D
- - -
VERSE
Am
There are children standing here
E
Arms outstretched into the sky
G
Tears drying on their face
D
He has been here.
Am
Brothers lie in shallow graves
E
Fathers lost without a trace
G
A nation blind to their disgrace
D
Since he's been here.
CHORUS
Am
And I see no bravery
E
No bravery
G
In your eyes anymore
D
Only sadness.
Am
And I see no bravery
E
No bravery
G
In your eyes any more
D F
Only sadness
D F D
Only sadness.
VERSE
Am
Houses burnt beyond repair.
E
The smell of death is in the air.
G
A woman weeping in despair says,
D
He has been here.
Am
Tracer lighting up the sky.
E
It's another families turn, to die.
G
A child afraid to even cry out says,
D
He has been here.
CHORUS
Am
And I see no bravery,
E
No bravery,
G
In your eyes anymore.
D
Only sadness
Am
And I see no bravery,
E
No bravery,
G
In your eyes any more
D F
Only sadness
D F D
Only sadness
VERSE (ENTER FULL DRUMS)
Am
There are children standing here,
E
Arms outstretched into the sky,
G
But no one asks the question why,
D
He has been here.
Am
Old men kneel to accept their fate.
E
Wives and daughters cut and raped.
G
A generation drenched in hate.
D
Says he has been here.
OUTRO
Am
And I see no bravery,
E
No bravery,
G
In your eyes anymore.
D
Only sadness.
Am
And I see no bravery,
E
No bravery,
G
In your eyes any more...
D
Anymore
Am
And I see no bravery,
E
No bravery,
G
In your eyes any more,
D F
Only sadness
D F D
Only sadness.
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