Lyrics
VERSE 1
C C F F
My youth is sunk in furrowed bark
G G F C
My brow reflects its glowing spark
C C F F
From places known in odysseys
G G F C
That tree revealed its’ mysteries
VERSE 2
C C F F
A monument that testifies
G G F C
Our legend through impartial eyes
C C F F
Where worship danced around its base
G G F C
Now lifeless towers take its place
CHORUS
Am Am C
But I wanted you to let me in
C Am C
Show me everything, all your hiding
C F
But don’t forget to shine
F G G
Show the world your secrets
INSTRUMENTAL
C C F F
G G F C
VERSE 3
C C F F
From cradle grew this constant source
G G F C
It nourished us through changing course
C C F F
Borne the ancient tongue of land
G G F C
Of life survival hand in hand
CHORUS
INTRO
D Bm F#m G Gm
D Bm F#m G Gm
VERSE 1
D Bm
Hanging from the ground
F#m G Gm
It draws the city to its’ chin
D Bm
A breed of power lines the grey
F#m G Gm
As each new crane holds time to wait
VERSE 2
D Bm
Sprouting in sporadic tufts
F#m G Gm
An open arm that orbits earth
D Bm
Oak trees sulk with jealous stoops
F#m G Gm
Redundant of their ancient rule
CHORUS
D F#m Bm G
High, how high they grow
D F#m G Gm
High, how high they grow
VERSE 3
D Bm
As they command the reigning skies
F#m G Gm
The mighty cranes impose their will
D Bm
We scurry through our daily troughs
F#m G Gm
Too fast to see our citys’ drop
CHORUS X 2
Bm E Bm E
Bm E Bm E
BRIDGE
Bm E Bm E
The pillars, Of our city Look below
Bm E G Gm
The pillars, Of our city Look below
CHORUS X2
INTRO
A D A E
A D A E
VERSE 1
A D
Tuck your hands in now it’s blowing hail,
A D
Chin up high don’t be so frail,
A D
Suck a breath in and just draw it out,
Bm E
Beam a grin to wash away the pout
VERSE 2
A D
I always seem to hold a heaviness,
A D
Though there’s not much I confess,
A D
Today was just another weary sight,
Bm E
But somehow I know it’ll be alright
CHORUS
F#m D
Stand up and shout it
F#m E
You know you can do better
F#m D
Don’t give up too late
F#m E
You only have one chance
Bm
So many times I’ve let myself down
A D A E
A D A E
VERSE 3
A D
I’m all too private about each defeat,
A D
I don’t need goals to feel complete,
A D
I don’t believe I’m here to win the race,
Bm E
But there’s comfort in an easy pace
CHORUS