The verse and intro of this song are based around the D chord and variants of D. The
chords and rhythm played during the intro are exactly the same during the verses. Tune a
half step down for the album version, or keep it in standard for the live version.
[Intro]
(play twice)
D Dmaj7 D6 D Dsus4 D
D Dmaj7 D6 D D6 Dsus4
[Verse 1]
It was written that I would love you
From the moment I opened my eyes
And the morning when I first saw you
Gave me life under Calico skies.
[Chorus]
D G
I will hold you
A Bm
For as long as you like
G
I'll hold you
A
For the rest of my life
[Verse 2]
Always looking for ways to love you
Never failing to fight at your side
While the angels of love protect us
From the innermost secrets we hide
[Chorus]
D G
I will hold you
A Bm
For as long as you like
G
I'll hold you
A
For the rest of my life
[Verse 3]
Long live all of us, crazy soldiers
Who were born under Calico skies
May we never be called to handle
All the weapons of war we despise
[Chorus]
[Outro]
D G
I'll hold you
A Bm
For as long as you like
G
I'll love you
A D
For the rest of my, for the rest of my life
D Dmaj7 D6 D Dsus4 D
D Dmaj7 D6 D D6 Dsus4
