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Alexandra Leaving

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Leonard Cohen – Alexandra Leaving
FSuddenly the night has grown Dmcolder.
CThe god of love preBbparing Cto deFpart.
Alexandra hoisted on his Dmshoulder,
BbThey slip between the sentries Cof the Fheart.
UpAm7held by the simplicities of Bbpleasure,
GmThey gain the light, they formlessly enCtwine
FAnd radiant beyond your widest Dmmeasure
BbThey fall among the voices Cand the Fwine.
It's not a Bbtrick, your Csenses all deDmceiving,
A fitful Bbdream, the morning will exChaust
Say goodFbye to DmAlexandra Bbleaving.
Then say goodbye to CAlexandra Flost.
FEven though she sleeps upon your Dmsatin
CEven though she Bbwakes you Cwith a Fkiss.
Do not say the moment was iDmmagined
BbDo not stoop to strateCgies like Fthis.
Am7As someone long prepared for this to Bbhappen,
GmGo firmly to the window. Drink it Cin.
Exquisite Fmusic. Alexandra Dmlaughing.
BbYour first commitments tangiCble Fagain.
And you who Bbhad the Chonor of her Dmevening,
And by the Bbhonor had your own resCtored
Say goodFbye to DmAlexandra Bbleaving.
Alexandra Cleaving with heFr lord.
Even though she Bbsleeps uCpon your Dmsatin
Even though she Bbwakes you Cwith a Dmkiss.
Do not say the Bbmoment Cwas iDmmagined
Do not stoop to Bbstrategies like Cthis.
FAs someone long prepared for the ocDmcasion
CIn full command of Bbevery Cplan you Fwrecked
Do not choose a coward's explaDmnation
Bbthat hides behind the cause and Cthe efFfect.
And you who Bbwere beCwildered by a Dmmeaning
Whose code was Bbbroken, crucifix unCcrossed
Say goodFbye to DmAlexandra Bbleaving.
Then say goodbye to CAlexandra Flost.
Say goodbye to DmAlexandra Bbleaving.
Then say goodbye to CAlexandra Flost.

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The story behind the song

Leonard Cohen's work often delves into themes of romantic love, desire, regret, and loss, exploring the depths of human connection and its inevitable partings. "Alexandra Leaving" fits into this rich tapestry, painting a picture of a profound farewell. The song captures the poignant moment of watching someone significant depart, evoking the complex emotions that accompany such an experience. It plays like a tender elegy for a love that is slipping away.

AI-written from these sources:Leonard Cohen — Wikipedia ↗

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Alexandra Leaving

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Am7

Leonard Cohen – Alexandra Leaving

F Dm

Suddenly the night has grown colder.

C Bb C F

The god of love preparing to depart.

Alexandra hoisted on his shoulder,

Bb C F

They slip between the sentries of the heart.

Am7 Bb

Upheld by the simplicities of pleasure,

Gm C

They gain the light, they formlessly entwine

F Dm

And radiant beyond your widest measure

Bb C F

They fall among the voices and the wine.

Bb C Dm

It's not a trick, your senses all deceiving,

Bb C

A fitful dream, the morning will exhaust

F Dm Bb

Say goodbye to Alexandra leaving.

C F

Then say goodbye to Alexandra lost.

F Dm

Even though she sleeps upon your satin

C Bb C F

Even though she wakes you with a kiss.

Do not say the moment was imagined

Bb C F

Do not stoop to strategies like this.

Am7 Bb

As someone long prepared for this to happen,

Gm C

Go firmly to the window. Drink it in.

F Dm

Exquisite music. Alexandra laughing.

Bb C F

Your first commitments tangible again.

Bb C Dm

And you who had the honor of her evening,

Bb C

And by the honor had your own restored

F Dm Bb

Say goodbye to Alexandra leaving.

C F

Alexandra leaving with her lord.

Bb C Dm

Even though she sleeps upon your satin

Bb C Dm

Even though she wakes you with a kiss.

Bb C Dm

Do not say the moment was imagined

Bb C

Do not stoop to strategies like this.

F Dm

As someone long prepared for the occasion

C Bb C F

In full command of every plan you wrecked

Do not choose a coward's explanation

Bb C F

that hides behind the cause and the effect.

Bb C Dm

And you who were bewildered by a meaning

Bb C

Whose code was broken, crucifix uncrossed

F Dm Bb

Say goodbye to Alexandra leaving.

C F

Then say goodbye to Alexandra lost.

Dm Bb

Say goodbye to Alexandra leaving.

C F

Then say goodbye to Alexandra lost.

About Alexandra Leaving Chords by Leonard Cohen

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