Eight Miles High by Byrds Covered by Husker Du
Intro:
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Verse:
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Eight miles high and when you touch down
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You'll find that it's stranger than known
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Signs in the street that say where you're going
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Are somewhere just being their own
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Verse 2 (Played as above):
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No-where is there to be found
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Among those afraid of losing their ground
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Mean grey town known for its sound
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In places small places un-bound
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Verse 3 (Played as the first):
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Now the squares of moving storms
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Some laughing some just shapeless forms
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Sidewalk scenes and black limousines
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Some living some standing alone
Verse 4 (Played as the first - no lyrics just Bob groaning):
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Break:
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Repeat Verse 1 (screaming lyrics):
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Eight miles high and when you touch down
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You'll find that it's stranger than known
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Signs in the street that say where you're going
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Are somewhere just being their own
Repeat Verse chords (no lyrics just Bob Mould yelling)
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