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[Intro]
Bm
[Verse 1]
I Bmmet a woman lGong ago
Her hBmair the black that bGlack can go
Are yBmou a teacher of the hGeart?
SBmoft she answered no
Bm
[Verse 2]
I Bmmet a girl acrGoss the sea
Her hBmair the gold that gGold can be
Are Bmyou a teacher Gof the heart?
YeBms, but not for thee
Bm
[Verse 3]
I Bmmet a man who lGost his mind
In Bmsome lost place I hGad to find
BmFollow me the wGise man sBmaid
But he walked behind
Bm
[Verse 4]
I wBmalked into a hGospital
Where nBmone was sick and nGone was well
BmWhen at night the nGurses left
I cBmould not walk at all
Bm
[Verse 5]
BmMorning came and tGhen came noon
BmDinner time a scGalpel blade
BmLay beside my sGilver sBmpoon
Bm
[Verse 6]
BmSome girls wander bGy mistake
InBmto the mess that scGalpels make
Are Bmyou the teachers Gof my heart?
We tBmeach old hearts to break
Bm
[Verse 7]
One Bmmorning I woke Gup alone
The hBmospital and the nGurses gone
HBmave I carved enoGugh my Lord?
ChBmild, you are a bone
Bm
[Verse 8]
I Bmate and ate and aGte
No I Bmdid not miss a pGlate, well
HBmow much do these sGuppers cost?
We'll Bmtake it out in hate
Bm
[Verse 9]
I sBmpent my hatred Geveryplace
On Bmevery work on Gevery face
BmSomeone gave me wGishes
And I Bmwished for an embrace
Bm
[Verse 10]
BmSeveral girls embGraced me, thenBm  
I was embGraced by men
BmIs my passion pGerfect?
No, Bmdo it once again
Bm
[Verse 11]
BmI was handsome GI was strong
I kBmnew the words of eGvery song
BmDid my singing pGlease you?
No, the wBmords you sang were wrong
Bm
[Verse 12]
BmWho is it whom GI address
BmWho takes down what GI confess?
Are Bmyou the teachers Gof my heart?
We tBmeach old hearts to rest
Bm
[Verse 13]
Oh tBmeachers are my lGessons done?
I Bmcannot do anGother one
They Bmlaughed and laughed and sGaid, Well child
BmAre your lessons done?
BmAre your lessons done?
BmAre your lessons done?
Bm

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The story behind the song

Leonard Cohen's work often delves into profound themes such as faith, mortality, isolation, and love. As a songwriter, singer, poet, and novelist, his art explores the complexities of human experience, including betrayal, redemption, desire, and loss. Playing his music is an opportunity to connect with these deep reflections on life's intricate tapestry.

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

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Teachers

by Leonard Cohen

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[Intro]

[Verse 1]

Bm G

I met a woman long ago

Bm G

Her hair the black that black can go

Bm G

Are you a teacher of the heart?

Soft she answered no

[Verse 2]

Bm G

I met a girl across the sea

Bm G

Her hair the gold that gold can be

Bm G

Are you a teacher of the heart?

Yes, but not for thee

[Verse 3]

Bm G

I met a man who lost his mind

Bm G

In some lost place I had to find

Bm G Bm

Follow me the wise man said

But he walked behind

[Verse 4]

Bm G

I walked into a hospital

Bm G

Where none was sick and none was well

Bm G

When at night the nurses left

I could not walk at all

[Verse 5]

Bm G

Morning came and then came noon

Bm G

Dinner time a scalpel blade

Bm G Bm

Lay beside my silver spoon

[Verse 6]

Bm G

Some girls wander by mistake

Bm G

Into the mess that scalpels make

Bm G

Are you the teachers of my heart?

We teach old hearts to break

[Verse 7]

Bm G

One morning I woke up alone

Bm G

The hospital and the nurses gone

Bm G

Have I carved enough my Lord?

Child, you are a bone

[Verse 8]

Bm G

I ate and ate and ate

Bm G

No I did not miss a plate, well

Bm G

How much do these suppers cost?

We'll take it out in hate

[Verse 9]

Bm G

I spent my hatred everyplace

Bm G

On every work on every face

Bm G

Someone gave me wishes

And I wished for an embrace

[Verse 10]

Bm G Bm

Several girls embraced me, then

I was embraced by men

Bm G

Is my passion perfect?

No, do it once again

[Verse 11]

Bm G

I was handsome I was strong

Bm G

I knew the words of every song

Bm G

Did my singing please you?

No, the words you sang were wrong

[Verse 12]

Bm G

Who is it whom I address

Bm G

Who takes down what I confess?

Bm G

Are you the teachers of my heart?

We teach old hearts to rest

[Verse 13]

Bm G

Oh teachers are my lessons done?

Bm G

I cannot do another one

Bm G

They laughed and laughed and said, Well child

Are your lessons done?

About Teachers Chords by Leonard Cohen

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