Capo 2
Intro: Am Am/F# G C C/B Am Am/F# G
Am Am/F# G C C/B Am Am/F# G C C/B Am
You left on a Saturday In her hands you passed away
Am/F# G C C/B Am Am/F# G
On seashores we laughed and played Only months ago
Am Am/F# G C C/B Am Am/F# G C C/B Am
And I know you tried so hard To heal the space between our hearts
Am/F# G C C/B Am Am/F# G
And now your work is done For your daughters and sons
Em Am Am/F# G C F C G
Swing low to the ground For we have lost our father’s crown
Em Am Am/F# G C F
Hallowed was the night When the veil was torn
C G Am Am/F# G C C/B Am Am/F# G
And your spirit took flight From the world
Am Am/F# G C C/B Am Am/F# G C C/B Am
We gathered the sticks and leaves To set aflame our memories
Am/F# G C C/B Am Am/F# G
Your family gathered around To lay your ashes down
Am Am/F# G C C/B Am Am/F# G C C/B Am
Sing treetops and clap your hands For the grace in this sorrowful plan
Am/F# G C C/B Am Am/F# G
That night when one candle remained We whispered your name
Em Am Am/F# G C F C G
Swing low to the ground For we have lost our father’s crown
Em Am Am/F# G C F
Hallowed was the night When the veil was torn
C G Am Am/F# G C C/B Am Am/F# G
And your spirit took flight From the world
