Tuning: 1/2 step down
Intro: D A G
D A
I will fight the spirit
G D
With a sword in my side
A
Cheat - what a way out
G
Crack my rib
D A
Wait to die
G D A
I think I know you best when I sleep
G
I think I know everything
D A G
D A
Me and my brothers
G D
We have tongues sharp as knives
A
I found a way out
G D A
Make a noise, close your eyes
G D A
I think I talk to you best when I sing
G
I sing about almost everything
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D
Oh god I need it
So let me see again
Take me to the river
And let me see again
G
Oh my god
D
Let me see again
G
Oh my god
D
Let me see again
Let me see again
D A G
D A
Grace taught her daughter
G D
Daily on, strained to be
A
God how I feel it
G D A
Fetter pride to your feet
G D A
I'm gonna leave you the first chance I get
G D A
I'm gonna leave you the first chance I get
G D A
I'm gonna leave you the first chance I get
G (rest) D
I'm gonna leave you......the first chance I...get
D
Oh god I need it
I was wrong again
Take me to the river
And make me clean again
G
Oh my god
D
Make me clean again
G
And oh my god
D
Let me see again