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[Intro]
Bm"Make me a hollow reed from which the pith of self hath been blown
Bmso that I may become a clear channel through which Thy love may flow to others"
BmMake me as a hollow reed, that DI may play and Bmplant Thy seed
GRascal's closet Dmay be lit, and Ehave a needy Brhyme in it
BmMake me as a flute of stone that Dwhen I play Thy Bmwind is blown
GRascal's hideaDway might chill, and Edie away from Bsill to sill
Hollow Greed, Dhollow Bmreed, hollow Greed, Dhollow Bmreed
BmMake me as a hollow reed that DI may sing your Bmgrace, my steed
GRascal's secret Dwill be seen in Eits decay and Bsickening green
BmMake me as a proof in turn, DI will prove to Bmthem that yearn
GRascal's lie is Dmanifest and Enever could surBvive your test
Hollow Greed, Dhollow Bmreed, hollow Greed, Dhollow Bmreed
BmMake me as a hollow reed so DI may give them Bmwhat they need
GRascal's reign will Dcome to end and Emonarch's eyes will Bshine again
BmMake me strong for DI am weak, Egive me words and BmI will speak
GRascal's cheeks will Dburn in shame when Eall of us Bknow Your Name
Hollow Greed, Dhollow Bmreed, hollow Greed, Dhollow Bmreed
Hollow Greed, Dhollow Bmreed, hollow Greed, Dhollow Bmreed

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Hollow Reed

by Seals & Crofts

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[Intro]

"Make me a hollow reed from which the pith of self hath been blown

so that I may become a clear channel through which Thy love may flow to others"

Bm D Bm

Make me as a hollow reed, that I may play and plant Thy seed

G D E B

Rascal's closet may be lit, and have a needy rhyme in it

Bm D Bm

Make me as a flute of stone that when I play Thy wind is blown

G D E B

Rascal's hideaway might chill, and die away from sill to sill

G D Bm G D Bm

Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed

Bm D Bm

Make me as a hollow reed that I may sing your grace, my steed

G D E B

Rascal's secret will be seen in its decay and sickening green

Bm D Bm

Make me as a proof in turn, I will prove to them that yearn

G D E B

Rascal's lie is manifest and never could survive your test

G D Bm G D Bm

Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed

Bm D Bm

Make me as a hollow reed so I may give them what they need

G D E B

Rascal's reign will come to end and monarch's eyes will shine again

Bm D E Bm

Make me strong for I am weak, give me words and I will speak

G D E B

Rascal's cheeks will burn in shame when all of us know Your Name

G D Bm G D Bm

Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed

G D Bm G D Bm

Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed

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