One of my favourite songs by The Mountain Goats, from the album All Eternals Deck.
Standard tuning, capo 3.
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G D
It's so good to learn that right outside your window
Em C
There's only friendly fields and open roads.
G D
And you'll sleep better when you think you've stepped back from the brink,
Em C
And found some peace inside yourself; lay down your heavy load.
G
It gets alright
D C
To dream at night.
G F C
Believe in solid skies and slate blue earth below.
G D
But when you see him - you'll know.
G
G D
It's okay to find the faith to saunter forward;
Em C
There's no fear of shadows spreading where you stand.
G D
And you'll breathe easier just knowing that the worst is all behind you,
Em C
And the waves that tossed the raft all night have set you on dry land.
G
It gets okay
D C
To praise the day.
G F C
Believe in sheltering skies and stable earth beneath.
G
But hear his breath come
D
Through his teeth.
G
G D C
Walk by faith,
Em D C
Tell no-one what you've seen.
G
G D
It's so good to learn that from right here the view goes on forever;
Em
And you'll never want for comfort,
C
And you'll never be alone.
G
See the sunset turning red,
D
Let all be quiet in your head.
Em
And look about:
C
All the stars are coming out.
G D
They shine
C
Like steel swords.
G F
Wish me well
C
Where I go.
G
But when you see me,
D
You'll know.
G
G D Em C
G D Em C
G F C
G F C
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