The song is in 6/4 - I think that's the best fit - but there are a few mixed meter things to watch out for.
Also, I see no reason not play this in standard tuning, even though I'm sure Thrice does it dropped. (And all
the fall over the word they happen on.)
Am Dm
F G
Am Am
Dm
F G A (major)
Am
I stand on the cliffs with my son next to me;
Dm
This island our prison, our home.
Am
And everyday we look out at the sea;
Dm
This place is all he's ever known.
Am
But I've got a plan and some wax and some string;
Dm
Some feathers I stole from the birds.
Am Dm
And we leap from the cliff and we hear the wind sing a song that's too perfect for words.
F Am C
But son, please keep a steady wing;
G#-5
You know you're the only one that means anything to me.
F E7 Am
Steer clear of the sun, or you'll find yourself in the sea
Am
Dm
F G
Am
Now safely away, I let out a cry
Dm
That we'll make the mainland by noon.
Am
But Icarus climbs higher still in the sky;
Dm
Maybe I've spoken too soon.
F Am C
Oh son, please keep a steady wing
G#-5
And know you're the only one who means anything to me
F E7 F
Steer clear of the sun, or you'll find yourself in the sea
Am C
Won't you look at your wings?
G#-5
They're coming undone; they're splitting at the seams.
F E7 Am
Steer clear of the sun; for once won't you listen to me?
[There's a little melodic riff here that repeats for a long time, but I don't do tabs
putting the notes would probably just confuse everyone, so moving along...]
F Dm
Oh gods, why is this happening to me?
Am C
All I wanted was a new life, for my son to grow up free.
F Dm
And now you took the only thing that meant anything to me.
Am C
I will never fly again; I will hang up my wings
[Repeat]
F Dm
Oh gods!
Am C
[Repeat and fade out]
This is an incredible song, and probably my favorite on the entire Alchemy Index. If
figures out the B chord, send me an IM on AIM. I'm curious.
