I play it like this without a capo because it suits my voice best, but I think
Capo 4 is the correct way.
Intro:
C Em Am G
C Em
Have a seat upon this branch of mine
Am G
It's been awhile, honey, I think I feel fine
C Em Am G
C Em
I see the question mark atop your spine
Am G
I've got a ladder, honey. Won't you let me climb?
C Em Am G
C Em
Tell me all about your foreign wars
Am G
And all about the photographs that line your drawers
C Em Am G
C Em
'Cause I know a lot about closing doors,
Am G
But not enough about what opens up yours.
C Em Am G
F C
Oh, my, my. Oh, my stars.
Em Am
Everything you see is ours.
F C
Or it could be, if you would try.
Em Am
I wish you would, I wish you might.
F C
oooh
Em Am F
If everything you said to me has been the truth
C
oooh
Em Am G
Then oh, my stars are leading me to you. ooooh.
C Em Am G
C Em
Have a seat upon this branch of mine
Am G
It's been awhile, honey, won't you take your time.
C Em Am G
C Em
I see the question mark atop your spine
Am G
I've got a ladder, honey. Won't you let me climb?
... you get the idea.
