Capo on the fourth fret to play with the Rear View Mirror version. This is a beautiful guitar pick that is not too difficult. The timing is a little tricky hitting the F chord for one beat before the G7. Townes actually only plays the "F" note (D string third fret above the capo) when transitioning from the Dm to the G7. Listen to the "Rear View Mirror" version to hear the pick. C Em Dm F G7 So close and yet so far away G7 F C And all the things I'd hope to say F Em Am Will have to go unsaid today F G7 Perhaps until tomorrow C Em Dm F G7 Your fears have built a wall between G7 F C Our lives and all that loving means F Em Am Will have to go unfelt it seems F G Leaving only sorrow CHORUS F G Em You built your tower strong and tall F G C Can't you see it's got to fall someday You close your eyes and speak to me Of faith and love and destiny As distant as eternity From truth and understanding The wind blows cold outside your door It whispers words I've tried before But you don't hear me anymore You're pride's just too demanding CHORUS The end is coming soon it's plain A warm bed just ain't worth the pain And I will go and you'll remain With bitterness we've tasted A mother's breast a new born child A poet's tears a drunken smile I can't help thinking all the while Their meaning won't be wasted CHORUS #--------------------------------------------------------------#
