A fantastic song by the up-and-coming Icelandic Indie/Folk band 'Of Monsters and Men'.
Lyrics are courtesy of user 'Awkbird' at SongMeanings.
Chords are based on the live KEXP performance here:
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Adam
Of Monsters and Men Website: myspace.com/ofmonstersandmenmusic
Capo 1
Intro
Gm - F - G - C Hey!
Gm - F - G - C Hey!
Gm - F - G - C Hey!
Gm - F - G - C
Verse 1
Gm F GI don't like walking around this old and empty house
Gm F GSo hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
Gm F GThe stairs creak as I sleep, it's keeping me awake
Gm F GIt's the house telling you to close your eyes
Gm F GSome days I can't even trust myself
Gm F GIt's killing me to see you this way
Chorus
Gm F'Cause though the truth may vary
G CThis ship will carry
Gm F GOur bodies safe to shore
Gm - F - G - C Hey!
Gm - F - G - C Hey!
Gm - F - G - C Hey!
Gm - F - G - C
Verse 2
Gm F GThere's an old voice in my head that's holding me back
Gm F GTell her that I miss our little talks
Gm F GSoon it will be over and buried with our past
Gm F GWe used to play outside when we were young (and full of life and full of love)
Gm F GSome days I don't know if I Am wrong or right
Gm F GYour mind is playing tricks on you my dear
Chorus
Gm F'Cause though the truth may vary
G CThis ship will carry
Gm F G COur bodies safe to shore Hey!
Gm F G CDon't listen to a word I say. Hey!
Gm F G CThe screams all sound the same. Hey!
Gm F'Cause though the truth may vary
G CThis ship will carry
Gm F G COur bodies safe to shore
Gm - F - G - C
Gm - F - G - C
Gm - F - G - C
Gm - F - G
Verse 3
GmYou're gone, gone, gone away. I watched you disappear
GmAll that's left is a ghost of you
GmNow we're torn, torn, torn apart, there's nothing we can do.
GmJust let me go, we'll meet again soon.
Gm F GNow wait, wait, wait for me. Please hang around
Gm F G CI see you when I fall asleep. Hey!
Chorus x 2
Gm F G CDon't listen to a word I say. Hey!
Gm F G CThe screams all sound the same. Hey!
Gm F'Cause though the truth may vary
G CThis ship will carry
Gm F G COur bodies safe to shore
Ending x 2
Gm F'Cause though the truth may vary
G CThis ship will carry
Gm F GOur bodies safe to shore
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