xSilverstein A Shipwreck In The Sand A Shipwreck In The Sand 2009 Submitted by: [email protected] Key: B Tuning: Standard EADGBe Chords used: G#m - 466444 E - 022100 F# - 244322 F#m - 244222 C#m - x46654 Intro: Shane Speaks: Once upon a time Before the lakes and rivers were polluted Before the animals were poached to extinction And before man had destroyed the earth's atmosphere There was a great ship G#m This vessel was to venture into new waters To find new resources to make life easier and more enjoyable F#m It was a simple mission for the crew Who were excited to be a part of this union C#m They pledged their allegiance to the captain And vowed to be there no matter what G#m In sickness, health, and possible death As time passed by there was no new land to be found F#m As the days grew shorter And the nights grew longer and colder The crew became more and more skeptical about the captain's vision C#m Originally passionate and committed true and faithful They now began to revolt Verse 1: Sing: G#m You crossed the line I was honest E I never promised anything Just a brotherhood to stand for something C#m And everyone should take the lead E Follow your dreams If you don't try you fail Refrain 1: Shane Speaks: G#m As the mutiny started and the captain was overthrown and E chained He asked them why their minds had changed C#m There's no gold to be found no treasure in the ground E We won't die for this We won't die for you Verse 2: Sing: G#m You've lost your minds I was honest E I never promised anything Just a brotherhood to stand for something C#m And even if they disagree G#m Follow your dreams If you don't try you fail Interlude: E--F#--G#m- x2 Refrain 2: Shane Speaks: E This dream is now F# A shipwreck in the sand G#m They gave up they made all their demands E The storm consumed F# fifty seven souls G#m Who died in vain his love they stole Chorus 1: E F# This union a battle G#m fought and lost This union is not E about the cause F# This union was G#m never about love This union This union (Repeat) Chorus 2: E F# This union a battle G#m fought and lost This union is not E about the cause F# This union was C#m(hold) never about love
