I don't know if this is exactly what they do, but this works for me when I sing
it. I'll add in some Fm chords after an F sometimes for extra sad effect. Don't
know if they do that either. And sorry for the spacing. The end result always
seems to be shifted from the edited view...
You can figure out the lead in...
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C
There's a tongue in my mouth.
Am
There's a lock on the door and I can't imagine wishing for more.
F
I've paid for my crimes and I've unlied my lies.
G
And now I'm adorned with a clever disguise.
F G Am
I am free as a bird.
F G Am
I'm free from my words.
C
There is a pill I've been meaning to swallow
Am
and it's shaped like a record that I'd like to borrow
F
and covered in shit I've been meaning to wallow
G
and I don't know where I'll be tomorrow.
F G Am
I'm free as a bird.
F G Am
I'm free from my words.
F G C E Am
I'm free as a bird flying over the sea.
F
Just can't find the summer.
C
If there's a God in the sky or a devil below.
Am
That doesn't matter to me.
F
Cus I see Satan's face when I look in the mirror.
G
I see God inside of all of the people I meet.
F G Am
I'm free as a bird.
F G Am
I'm free from my words.
F G C E Am F
I'm free as a man who's out wandering the streets looking for shelter.
Enjoy! :)
