Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Key: A Difficulty: Intermediate Verse 1: A A/G# Salt of the earth my friend A A/G# It's all that we are in the end A A/G# Well you tracked down all the lines you drew A A/G# And I can take the hit but I'm sorry, I don't want the bruise
Pre-Chorus: D Your voice gets a little loud Dm A A/G# When there's nothing to talk about, you shout, dear D And I'll find my lights fading out Dm More and more by the hour A A/G# It gets dark in here Chorus: D Dm A If you got time enough for me D Dm A Sing me a song and send me to sleep D Dm A Slip into my headspace while I dream D Dm A A/G# Spin me a yarn, wrap it up around me Verse 2: A A/G# Dust to dust my friend A Well, you're only blood and bones A/G# And I know your heart's at war with your head A A/G# And I'm sure, it hurt to see A You're more than I'll ever have A/G# And more than I'll ever be Pre-Chorus: D And I know it's a little late Dm My timing was never great A A/G# But I'm calling, dear D Well, I just wanted to let you know Dm That I won't bother you anymore A A/G# I'll be gone this time next year Chorus: D Dm A If you got time enough for me D Dm A Sing me a song and send me to sleep D Dm A Slip into my headspace while I dream D Dm A A/G# Spin me a yarn, wrap it up around me D Dm A If you got time enough for me D Dm A Sing me a song and send me to sleep D Dm A I never thought that a lie could sound so sweet D Until you opened your mouth Dm A And you said you loved me