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I know it's not even out yet, but this song is amazing so I had to tab it. Good job to whoever figured out these lyrics. These are the chords I refer to in the tab: G F#/G Em D C B/C Am G7 C7 e|--3----2-----0---------0----0----0-----1------0----------------------------| B|--0----0-----0----3----1----1----1-----0------1----------------------------| G|--0----0-----0----2----0----0----2-----0------3----------------------------| D|--0----0-----2----0----2---------2-----0------2----------------------------| A|--2----------2---------3----2----0-----2------3----------------------------| E|--3----2-----0-------------------------3-----------------------------------| The verse is just a simple chord progression: *Note: The chords are pretty much above the exact syllables of each lyric. Verse 1: G F#/G Em D Dead in the water C B/C Am It's not a paid vacation G F#/G Em D C The sons and daughters of city officials B/C Am Attend demonstrations G F#/G Em D It's hardly a sink or swim C B/C Am When all is well if the ticket sells Break 1: G F#/G Em D C B/C Am Am Verse 2: [ Tab from: http://www.guitaretab.com/m/mgmt/192991.html ] G F#/G Em D Out with a wimper C B/C Am It's not a blaze of glory G F#/G Em You look down from your temple D C B/C Am As people endeavor to make it a story G F#/G Em D And chisel a marble word C B/C Am But all is lost if it's never heard Break 2: G C7 G G7 Chorus: C But I've got someone to make reports D That tell me how my money's spent C To book my stays and draw my blinds D So I can't see what's really there D And all I need's a great big congratulations G F#/G Em D C B/C Am Am Just repeat for the rest of the song: Verse 3: I'll keep your dreams You pay attention for me As strange as it seems I'd rather dissolve than have you ignore me The ground may be moving fast But I tied my boots to a broken mast Break 1 Verse 4: The difference is clear You throw it in your cauldron Rust and veneer, dusk and dawn Steinways and Baldwins You start with a simple stock of all the waste And salt to taste Break 2 Chorus 2: But damn my luck and damn these friends That keep on combing back their smiles I save my grace with half-assed guilt And lay down the quilt upon the lawn Spread my arms and soak up congratulations Word. |