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The song is in 6/4 - I think that's the best fit - but there are a few mixed meter things to watch out for.  
Also, I see no reason not play this in standard tuning, even though I'm sure Thrice does it dropped. (And all 
the fall over the word they happen on.)
Am              Dm
F       G
Am              Am
Dm
       F          G   A(major)
I Amstand on the cliffs with my son next to me;
This Dmisland our prison, our home.
And Ameveryday we look out at the sea;
This Dmplace is all he's ever known.
But AmI've got a plan and some wax and some string;
Some Dmfeathers I stole from the birds.
And we Amleap from the cliff and we hear the wind sing a Dmsong that's too perfect for words.
But Fson, please Amkeep a steady Cwing;
You know yG#-5ou're the only one that means anything to me.
Steer Fclear of the sun, or E7you'll find yourself in the Amsea
Am
Dm
F             G
Now Amsafely away, I let out a cry
That Dmwe'll make the mainland by noon.
But AmIcarus climbs higher still in the sky;
DmMaybe I've spoken too soon.
Oh Fson, please Amkeep a steady Cwing
And know yG#-5ou're the only one who means anything to me
Steer Fclear of the sun, or E7you'll find yourself in the Fsea
Won't you lAmook at your Cwings?
They're cG#-5oming undone; they're splitting at the seams.
Steer Fclear of the sun; for E7once won't you listen to Amme?
[There's a little melodic riff here that repeats for a long time, but I don't do tabs
putting the notes would probably just confuse everyone, so moving along...]
Oh Fgods, why is this Dmhappening to me?
All I Amwanted was a new life, for my Cson to grow up free.
And now you Ftook the only thing that meant Dmanything to me.
I will nAmever fly again; I will Chang up my wings
[Repeat]
Oh Fgods!Dm  
Am   C
[Repeat and fade out]
This is an incredible song, and probably my favorite on the entire Alchemy Index.  If
figures out the B chord, send me an IM on AIM.  I'm curious.

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Daedalus

by Thrice

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G#-5

The song is in 6/4 - I think that's the best fit - but there are a few mixed meter things to watch out for.

Also, I see no reason not play this in standard tuning, even though I'm sure Thrice does it dropped. (And all

the fall over the word they happen on.)

Am Dm

F G

Am Am

F G A

(major)

I stand on the cliffs with my son next to me;

This island our prison, our home.

And everyday we look out at the sea;

This place is all he's ever known.

But I've got a plan and some wax and some string;

Some feathers I stole from the birds.

Am Dm

And we leap from the cliff and we hear the wind sing a song that's too perfect for words.

F Am C

But son, please keep a steady wing;

G#-5

You know you're the only one that means anything to me.

F E7 Am

Steer clear of the sun, or you'll find yourself in the sea

F G

Now safely away, I let out a cry

That we'll make the mainland by noon.

But Icarus climbs higher still in the sky;

Maybe I've spoken too soon.

F Am C

Oh son, please keep a steady wing

G#-5

And know you're the only one who means anything to me

F E7 F

Steer clear of the sun, or you'll find yourself in the sea

Am C

Won't you look at your wings?

G#-5

They're coming undone; they're splitting at the seams.

F E7 Am

Steer clear of the sun; for once won't you listen to me?

[There's a little melodic riff here that repeats for a long time, but I don't do tabs

putting the notes would probably just confuse everyone, so moving along...]

F Dm

Oh gods, why is this happening to me?

Am C

All I wanted was a new life, for my son to grow up free.

F Dm

And now you took the only thing that meant anything to me.

Am C

I will never fly again; I will hang up my wings

[Repeat]

F Dm

Oh gods!

Am C

[Repeat and fade out]

This is an incredible song, and probably my favorite on the entire Alchemy Index. If

figures out the B chord, send me an IM on AIM. I'm curious.

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