Tom Waits song in ¾
Works well with a Harmonica (cross harp i.e. C to G major) over the intro
Intro (and between the verses)
(G) | C D | G
Starting with G on the third stroke. C for two strokes, D for one stroke. G for 2 strokes and start singing on third stroke
H7 em7 G7
I never saw the morning ’til I stayed up all night
C D G em7 G7
I never saw the sunshine ’til you turned out the light
C D G em7 G7
I never saw my hometown until I stayed away too long
C D C9 G
I never heard the melody, until I needed a song.
I never saw the white line, ’til I was leaving you behind
I never knew I needed you ’til I was caught up in a bind
I never spoke ’i love you’ ’til I cursed you in vain,
I never felt my heartstrings until I nearly went insane.
I never saw the east coast ’til I move to the west
I never saw the moonlight until it shone off your breast
I never saw your heart ’til someone tried to steal, tried to steal it away
I never saw your tears until they rolled down your face.
...only thing I know how to do is to keep on keepin' on...
LARS kolberg http://www.facebook.com/sangerersomfolk
Another great song I'm pleasantly surprised to find here. Thanks.
Blame it on the lies that killed us, blame it on the truth that ran us down.
