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...ROADSINGER... by Yusuf Islam (2009) ----------------...................... ........................................... *ROADSINGER* ------------ >1. WELCOME HOME >2. THINKING 'BOUT YOU >3. EVERYTIME I DREAM >4. THE RAIN >5. WORLD O' DARKNESS >6. TO BE WHAT YOU MUST >7. THIS GLASS WORLD >8. ROADSINGER >9. ALL KINDS OF ROSES >10.DREAM ON (UNTIL) >11.SHAMSIA ........................................... 1...WELCOME HOME... by Yusuf Islam -------------------............... *from 'Roadsinger' (2009)* Intro: D Dsus2 (x3), F#m G Em, D/F# Em, F#m Asus4 A, D Dsus2 (x3), D Verse 1: D D7 Saw a sign on the path; Em D Dsus2 "All seekers this way". D F#m A fairy sat and laughed; Em Bm Threw a petal my way. Chorus 1: F Am As I neared the bridge, G C Two soldiers stood and stared. G D Em F#m "No one passes by us, up a-head; Asus4 A D You're welcome here." Interlude: D Dsus2 (x3), D Verse 2: D D7 Carried on down the road, Em D Dsus2 To the market-place. D F#m I was still alone, Em Bm No one knew my face. Chorus 2: F Am Then a stranger sang, G C With voice like the wind. G D Em F#m Then the hails be-gan to sing; Asus4 A D Dsus2, D "Wel-come in." Bridge 1: F#m G Em Time rolls on, D/F# Em Ain't no good to sit and moan. F#m G Em Time rolls on, D/F# Em And so we travel on. Chorus 3: F Am Never did I i-magine, G C What a dawn would be. G D Em F#m 'Till I opened my eyes, to see; Asus4 A D It was welcoming me. Interlude: D Dsus2 (x4), Em F#m, Asus4 A, D Dsus2 (x3), D Verse 3: D D7 At the end of my days, Em D Dsus2 On my way home. D F#m I paused a while to gaze, Em Bm Upon the sacred stone. Chorus 4: F Am There I stood in the middle, G C Of the holy do-main. G D Em F#m Then the people came out to say; Asus4 A D Dsus2, D "Welcome home, a-gain." Coda: F#m G Em Time rolls on, D/F# Em And so we carry on. F#m G Em Time rolls on, D/F# Em Ain't no good to sit and moan. F#m G Em Time rolls on, D/F# Em And so we travel on. F#m G Em Time rolls on, D/F# Em Ain't no good to sit a-lone. F#m G Em D/F# Em (Time rolls on). F#m G Em (Time rolls on, D/F# Em Ain't no good to sit and moan). F#m G Em (Time rolls on). CHORD DIAGRAMS: --------------- D Dsus2 F#m G Em D/F# Asus4 EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE xx0232 xx0230 244222 320003 022000 2x0230 x02230 A D7 Bm F Am C EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE x02220 xx0212 x24432 133211 x02210 x32010 Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2009 (clumsyband@hotmail.com) 2...THINKIN' 'BOUT YOU... by Yusuf Islam -------------------------............... *from 'Roadsinger' (2009)* Intro: (F F/E Dm C G/B G) e|---------1-----------------| B|--1--1---2--1--3-----------| G|--2--0---3--0--0-----------| D|--3--2---0--2--0-----------| A|------------3--2--2-3-2----| E|------------------------3--| Verse 1: (C) G C When i hold your hand, F G C I could fly a zillion miles with you. G Em When I see your grace, Bb G C I can see your God's words come true. F Em Am Every little bird a-bove the haze, Dm E Am And fish be-neath the waves, (with Intro Riff): (F F/E Dm Knows about you... C G/B G) Wouldn't they do. Verse 2: (C) G C When I see your eyes, F G C I can see rainbows in the sky. G Em Being with you, Bb G C All who parted re-u-nite. F Em Am Every little pearl drop in the clouds, Dm E Am And stones be-neath the ground, (with Intro Riff): (F F/E Dm Are waiting for you... C G/B G) Wouldn't they do. Chorus 1: C F F/E Dm Whatever you say, C G/B G/A G Lightens up the burden of the day. C F F/E Dm Whatever you do, C G/B G/A G Makes us ever want to follow you. C F Whatever they say, Am Whatever they do, G G7 I'll always love you. Interlude: (C) G C, F G C (x2) Verse 3: F Em Am Every burning comet that zooms, Dm E Am And angels too... (with Intro Riff): (F F/E Dm Think about you... C G/B G) Wouldn't they do. Chorus 2: C F F/E Dm Thinkin' bout you, C G/B G/A G I could climb a mountain in the dark. C F F/E Dm Listenin' to you, C G/B G/A G Flowers dance in the park. C F Whatever they say, Am Whatever they do, G G7 We'll always love you. Chorus 3: C F F/E Dm The words that you say, C G/B G/A G Lightens up the burden of the day. C F F/E Dm Whatever you do, C G/B G/A G Makes us ever want to follow you. C F Whatever they say, Am Whatever they do, G G7 I'll always love you. Outro: (F F/E Dm C G/B G) e|---------1-----------------| B|--1--1---2--1--3-----------| G|--2--0---3--0--0-----------| D|--3--2---0--2--0-----------| A|------------3--2--2-3-2----| E|------------------------3--| CHORD DIAGRAMS: --------------- F F/E Dm C G/B G EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE xx3210 xx2010 xx0231 x32010 x20033 320003 Em Bb Am E G/A G7 EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE 022000 x13331 x02210 022100 x00030 323000 Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2009 (clumsyband@hotmail.com) 3...EVERYTIME I DREAM... by Yusuf Islam ------------------------............... *from 'Roadsinger' (2009)* Intro: E7, A7, E7 Verse 1: E7 B Every time I dream, F# I keep seeing streets and alley ways; A E7 Places that I've never known. E7 B Every time I dream, F# I am being lifted to a height, A E7 That I too frightened to go. Chorus 1: E G Then I wake up and find, Bm Everything's a-way, it seems, A E7 One night ago. Interlude: E7 Verse 2: E7 B Every time I sleep, F# A I keep hoping this would be the night of nights, E7 That I see you a-gain. E B As I close my eyes, F# Like rims and curtains, slowly rising, A E7 Upon an empty stage. Chorus 2: E G Then I'm back in the stall, Bm Sitting all a-lone, A E7 Waiting for the show to begin. Bridge 1: A C E Ooh...Ooh...Ooh. C A E E7 Ooh...Ooh...Ooh. Verse 3: E7 B Every time I dream, F# I would often find myself running, A E7 From a wild pack of lies. E B 'Till I reach a house, F# And I hear the judge upstairs, A E7 And look for a place to hide. Chorus 3: E G But if I saw you there, Bm I wouldn't dare dream again A E7 Of opening my eyes. Outro: E7 A7, G, E Mmm-mmm... CHORD DIAGRAMS: --------------- E7 A7 B F# A EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE 022100 x02223 x24442 244322 x02220 E G Bm C EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE 022100 320003 x24432 x32010 Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2009 (clumsyband@hotmail.com) 4...THE RAIN... by Yusuf Islam ---------------............... *from 'Roadsinger' (2009)* Intro: Em, G D/F# (x4) Verse 1: Em G D/F# Em G D/F# Everybody's thinking a-bout the rain, Em G D/F# Em G D/F# Everybody's thinking a-bout the rain. Em G F# Bm Wonder if the sun is gonna come a-gain. A G Ooh... A Em Things are looking bad, A G Bm Every-body in the world, in the world's looking so sad. Interlude: Em, G D/F# (x3) Verse 2: Em G D/F# Em G D/F# Everybody's thinking a-bout the storm, Em G D/F# Em G D/F# Everybody's thinking a-bout the storm. Em G F# Bm Wonder where all the good weather's gone. A G Ooh... A Em Things are looking bad, A G Bm Every-body in the world, in the world's looking so sad. Break: Em, Bm Interlude: Em, G D/F# (x2), Am Bridge 1: Am Em Am Em Tell me if I got to build a boat to carry us to sea, Am D F#m Tell me what the shape of it will be. Bm G Bm G Tell me if it's gonna be a home for every kind of beast, Bm G D A Tell me who the lucky ones will be... Am Em Am Em Tell me if you gotta build a world; what that world would be, Am D F#m If we're gonna build it well enough for thee. Bm G Bm G Tell me if it's gonna be a home for all humani-ty, Bm G D A Will it be be-lievers with me... C G Ooh... Interlude: Em Verse 3: Em G D/F# Em G D/F# Everybody's thinking a-bout the flood, Em G D/F# Em G D/F# Everybody's thinking a-bout the flood. Em G F# Bm Wonder if the water's gonna turn to blood? A G Ooh... A Em Things are looking bad, A G Bm Every-body in the world, in the world's looking so sad. Interlude: Em, G D/F# (x2) Verse 4: Em G D/F# Em G D/F# Everybody's thinking a-bout the rain, Em G D/F# Em G D/F# Everybody's thinking a-bout the rain. Outro: Em, G D/F# (x3), Em CHORD DIAGRAMS: --------------- Em G D/F# F# Bm EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE 022000 320003 2x0230 244322 x24432 A Am D F#m C EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE x02220 x02210 xx0232 244222 x32010 Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2009 (clumsyband@hotmail.com) 5...WORLD O' DARKNESS... by Yusuf Islam ------------------------............... *from 'Roadsinger' (2009)* Intro: [ Tab from: http://www.guitaretab.com/y/yusuf-islam/207650.html ] Dm, C Dm (x2) Verse 1: Dm C Dm In this world o' darkness, Dm A7 Evil rules by night. Dm C Dm But somewhere in the sha...dows, Bb C Dm Someone's seeking light. Interlude: Dm, C Dm (x2) Verse 2: Dm C Dm No one knows his neighbour here, Dm A7 No one has the time. Dm C Dm No one cares for anyone else, Bb C Dm In a world where the sun don't shine. Interlude: Dm, C Dm Bridge 1: Bb C Sham-sia... Bb Dm Sham-sia... Interlude: Dm, C Dm (x2) Verse 3: Dm C Dm Some sons dream of leaving, Dm A7 While they're young at heart. Dm C Dm But few choose the path to-wards, Bb C Dm The land be-yond the dark. Dm C Dm Who choose the path to-wards, Bb C Dm The land be-yond the dark... Interlude: Dm, C Dm (x2) Outro: Dm, Am (x8), Dm CHORD DIAGRAMS: --------------- Dm C A7 Bb Am EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE xx0231 x32010 x02223 x13331 x02210 Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2009 (clumsyband@hotmail.com) 6...TO BE WHAT YOU MUST... by Yusuf Islam --------------------------............... *from 'Roadsinger' (2009)* Intro: C G/B Am C, F Em G, F E Am C, D F Am Verse 1: C G/B Am C I have joureneyed, F Em G End-less miles. Am G/B Am F G Seen many harbours, where I took rest a while. C G/B Am C On this boat called, F Em G G7 "Near and far". Am G/B Am F G C To be what you must, you must give up what you are. Bridge 1: Dm E Dm E Only a wind of hope, my heart said, Dm E E7 Braving mystic oceans to ar-rive. Am C D7/F# Those who do not leave and choose to stay, F E F G Many sur-vive. Verse 2: C G/B Am C F Em G Be you dust, or be you a star. Am G/B Am F G To be what you must, just reach out for what you are. C G/B Am And though you travel, F Em G Ma-ny roads. Am G/B Am F G (C) There's but one way and that's...the one...you chose. Interlude: (with La's) C G/B Am C, F Em G, Am G/B Am, F G C G/B Am C, F Em G, Am G/B Am, F G, Am Outro: Am Am F, Am Em (x7), F C, F Em Am F, Am Em (x3), F C, F Em Am F, Am Em (x2), Am CHORD DIAGRAMS: --------------- C G/B Am F Em EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE x32010 x20033 x02210 133211 022000 G Dm E E7 D7/F# EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE 320003 xx0231 022100 020100 2x021x Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2009 (clumsyband@hotmail.com) 7...IN THIS GLASS WORLD... by Yusuf Islam --------------------------............... *from 'Roadsinger' (2009)* Intro: D Cadd9, G/B Cadd9 Verse 1: D Cadd9 In this glass world, G/B Bbdim We stop feeling pain. Am Em Going no-where, G D We've got everything. Verse 2: D Cadd9 In this glass world, G/B Bbdim People who live below. Am Em Wish they were here, G D Just looking in. Chorus 1: D Cadd9 In this glass world, G/B Cadd9 In this glass world. D Cadd9 G/B Cadd9 In this glass world. Verse 3: D Cadd9 In this glass world, G/B Bbdim We bathe by starlight. Am Em No troubles here, G D That's on the outside. Verse 4: D Cadd9 In this glass world, G/B Bbdim Sittin' with-out a care. Am Em No need to move, G D It's way too nice up here. Chorus 2: D Cadd9 In this glass world, G/B Cadd9 G/B, A7 In this glass world. CHORD DIAGRAMS: --------------- D Cadd9 G/B Bbdim EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE xx0232 x32033 x20033 x1202x Am Em G A7 EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE x02210 022000 320003 x02223 Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2009 (clumsyband@hotmail.com) 8...ROADSINGER... by Yusuf Islam -----------------............... *from 'Roadsinger' (2009)* Intro: C Verse 1: C F C Roadsinger came to town; long cape and hat. C G C G C F, C People stood and stared, then closed their doors, as he passed. C F C He strolled the empty street; kids banged on tin cans. C G C G C F, C Then the panting dogs began to bark, as the roadsinger sang. Chorus 1: Am G D F C Where do you go, where do you go, when hearts are closed? F Am G G7 When a friend be-comes a stranger, nobody wants to know. Am G D F C Where do you go, where do you go, when the world turns dark, F Am G F C F, C And the light of truth is blown out, and the roads are blocked? Verse 2: C F C He stopped by a stall, between the barrels and sacks, C G C G C F, C A child's face peeped out and gave a smile, and ran back. C F C Behind a misty glass, on a window-pane, C G C G C F, C A little finger drew a perfect heart, and a name. Chorus 2: Am G D F C Where do you go, where do you go, in a world filled with fright, F Am G G7 Only a song to warm you, through the night? Am G D F C Where do you go, where do you go, after lies are told, F Am G F C F, C And the light of truth is blown out, and the night is cold? Interlude: (with Mmm's) C, F, C C G C G, C, F C (x2) Verse 3: C F C Roadsinger rode on, to another land, C G C G C F, C Though the people spoke a different tongue; it under-stand. C F C They showed him how to share, and took him by the hand, C G C G C F, C Showed him the path to Heaven, through the desert sand. Chorus 3: Am G D F C Where do you go, where do you go, to find happi-ness, F Am G G7 In a world filled with hatred, tears? Am G D F C Where do you go, where do you go, if no one cares, F Am G F C F, C And every-body's lost, looking for theirs. CHORD DIAGRAMS: --------------- C F G Am D G7 EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE x32010 133211 320003 x02210 xx0232 323000 Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2009 (clumsyband@hotmail.com) 9...ALL KINDS OF ROSES... by Yusuf Islam -------------------------............... *from 'Roadsinger' (2009)* Intro: G C, G D, G (x2) Verse 1: G All kinds of roses, C All kinds of roses. G D G All kinds of roses grow in my garden. Verse 2: G All kinds of creatures, C All kinds of creatures. G D G (D/F#) All kinds of creatures run on my land. Chorus 1: Em All kinds of children, Am All kinds of children. Em Bm Em All kinds of children, play in my yard. C G D/F# Em So many feelings, so many feel...ings, D G Flow through my blood. Interlude: G C, G D, G (x2) Verse 3: G All kinds of people, C All kinds of people. G D G All kinds of people make up my life. Verse 4: G All kinds of faces, C All kinds of faces. G D G (D/F#) All kinds of faces show me their love. Chorus 2: Em All kinds of lanterns, Am All kinds of lanterns. Em Bm Em All kinds of lanterns, light up the dark. C G D/F# Em But there's only one God, only one God, D G Has a place in my heart. Interlude: G C, G D, G (x2) Verse 5: G All kinds of roses, C All kinds of roses. G D G All kinds of roses grow in my garden. CHORD DIAGRAMS: --------------- G C D D/F# Em Am Bm EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE 320003 x32010 xx0232 2x0230 022000 x02210 x24432 Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2009 (clumsyband@hotmail.com) 10...DREAM ON (UNTIL)... by Yusuf Islam --------------------------............... *from 'Roadsinger' (2009)* Intro: F#m B, E C#m, F#m A, D A, G (x2) Verse 1: F#m B E C#m Dream on, dream on. F#m A D A G Dream on through the dark-ness. F#m B E C#m Dream on, dream on. F#m A D A G Dream on 'till the light... Interlude: F#m B, E C#m, F#m A, D A, G Verse 2: F#m B E C#m Dream on, dream on. F#m A D A G Dream on, 'till it's bright... F#m B E C#m Dream on, dream on. F#m A D A G Dream on through the dark-ness. Outro: F#m B, E C#m, F#m A, D A, G (x2), F#m CHORD DIAGRAMS: --------------- F#m B E C#m A D G EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE 244222 x24442 022100 x46654 x02220 xx0232 320003 Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2009 (clumsyband@hotmail.com) 11...SHAMSIA... by Yusuf Islam -------------............... *from 'Roadsinger' (2009)* *INSTRUMENTAL* Verse 1: Em C, Em Bm Em Am, Em Bm Em C, Em Bm Em Am, Em D C G, C D Em C, Em Bm Verse 2: Em C, Em Bm Em C, Em Bm, Em Em C, Em Bm Em Am, Em D C G, C D Outro: Em Am, Em B7 Em C, Em Bm, Em C, Em CHORD DIAGRAMS: --------------- Em C Bm Am D G B7 EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE 022000 x32010 x24432 x02210 xx0232 320003 021202 Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2009 (clumsyband@hotmail.com) ...........................................  |