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Enchanted Witch
02:15
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b1
d0
e2
g2
(x4)
b1
d3
e0
g2
(x4)
c-f (only d3g2b1)
You took my garbage
and planted it
you look like our kids
enchanted witch
dm-f-c
you can grow anything
c-f (only d3g2b1)
my car was broken
just springs and stuff
why are unspoken
things enough?
dm-f-c
and you can fix anything
g-am-c-f
she thought “who'd ever own me?" if she hears a no
the hot whoever'd slowly fix the gears and so
we got together only 60 years ago
pre-caught forever lonely pretty tears below
my house was empty
the walls were bare
the mouse you sent me
called for air
but you can save anything
my body's dying
bye so long see ya
you caught me lyin
hypochondria
cuz you can cure anything
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2. |
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C-em-am-dm
in a couple days you'll have your kid
and I know he's gonna be the coolest
of course he'll be absolutely perfect
how could I expect anything less
your c-section is terrifying to me
I know you're even more scared of surgery
but one thing that will provide you comfort
is the knowledge that you can't ever be hurt
g
cuz
am-c-em-f-g
you're not allowed to diiiiiiie (x2)
you have to get very old
and watch your son grow up and be bold
you are the strongest light in this world
i've known this since you were a young girl
g-f-g
this reminder is not a lie
you're not allowed to diiiiiiie (x4)
I love you so much i've said this before
the best times of my life were being on tour
you make me laugh and smile like nothing else
then I watch creativity pour out of myself
g-f-g
don't be scared you don't even have to try
cuz
you're not allowed to diiiiiiie (x4)
c
cuz a world without you would be stupid
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3. |
Mom
01:42
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G-em-c-am
you took care of me when I was very small
and with your support I've grown so very tall
without you I would not even be alive
i'm so grateful you've helped me countless times
you'll always be
my mommmmmmy
and I love you
your insight and your attentive listening
your hugs and all the times that I heard you sing
i'll never forget them as long as I live
and I hope that you can forgive
the hard times
my mommy
I love you
you worked so hard and always provided for me
i'm so thankful that I never went hungry
had a place to live and an appreciative ear
it's always nice when I call and you're there
I love you
my mommmmmmmmmy
it's true
I do
and i'm sorrrrrry
that i cant be there w/you
I love you
my mommmmy
you know I do
happy mother's day mom
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4. |
My Son
02:54
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C-f-am-g
strum once
then rhythm slow and whistle
when I asked him
if he would
like to go outside
he just laughed
and told me
he's spending the night online
so I go to my office
to try to forget this
my kid, who I so miss
my greatest purpose
am-c-f-g
but I remember
when
I changed his diapers
how happy we were
and I'm still his father
C-f-am-g
so I wish that we could
go shoot some hoops
and I hope he's not forgotten
how he begged to get those shoes.
when I bought them, he hugged me and said "dad I love you!"
for the last time out loud,
I hope it's still true
am-c-f-g
but I remember
when i'd change his diapers
how happy we were
and I'm still his father
so I hope that one day
when my life is done
am-c-g-c
can someone please tell him how much I loved my son?
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5. |
PBS Logos
02:50
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picked
c-em-am
I studied graphic design
g (root note only)-f, g-c
against my dad's suggestion
c-em-am
but my life had to be mine
g (root note only)-f, g-c
there was never any question
c-em-am
when I got out I got a job
g (root note only)-f, g-c
at a big tv station
c-em-am
I sent my dad a copy
g (root note only)-f, g-c
of their first payment
g-f-c
I just wanted him to say he loved me
g-f-c
and apologize for crushing my dreams
g-f-c
but we just remained ugly
g-f-c
insecure grown-up teens
c-em-am
and now I wonder where the time went
g (root note only)-f, g-c
it's a shame what shame can do
c-em-am
Does anyone win family arguments
g (root note only)-f, g-c
or will they only separate you?
c-em-am
One day haunted by my pain
g (root note only)-f, g-c
I said I'd dance upon his grave
c-em-am
but when the day finally came
g (root note only)-f, g-c
all I felt was “it's too late”
g-f-c
too late to hug my dad again (x2)
g-f-c
it's too late to hug my dad again
g-f-c
too late to hug my dad again
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6. |
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G-c-am
Nicholas can't pay his rent
He lost his job when they closed the restaurant
He's got a kid so he asked us all for help
So we did what we could, and spread the wealth
em-am-c-g
I wish I had
wings for all of you (2)
am-c-g
G-c-am
Mama Hill, started a program
for at-risk kids, but she needs a new van
to take them home, so she started a fund.
it came up short, there's always more to be done.
corse
bm-c-am-g
Genevieve got cancer so we all donated.
Then she died and left behind her and Phil's kid.
There are so many of you who need so many things.
I'd love to be able to do something more than sing.
corse
(whistle)
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Noah Britton Boston, Massachusetts
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