This is the definative song of the album i think, and it’s one of my favourite
songs ever written. (Also, despite critical statements about the Ether Song
album, it’s great, and perfect for those seeking acoustic bliss.)
Chords
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Emin (779987)
D (557775)
C (335553)
B (224442)
E (022100) or alternatively (779997)
Bmin (224432)
A (002220) or alternatively (577655)
Intro
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Here they are just playing through the verse chords, first plucking the 5th
string note, and then strumming the rest of the strings after. (N.B. When they
reach the C they strum the rest of the strings subsequent times.)
The chords are:
Emin — D — C — B
Then they launch into the verse:
(N.B. when strumming the chords highlight the top 3 strings to get the same
effect on the song.)
Verse
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Emin D C B
If this gets ugly, I swear, this ain’t our last chance.
Emin D C B
The vultures that circle, my head, are flying alongside.
Emin D C B
The world’s turning…
Chorus
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E Bmin A
I let somebody get under my skin.
E Bmin A
Long distance, losing is all that i’d seen.
E Bmin A
Now there’s a river.
E Bmin A
Now there’s a river.
Verse
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Emin D C
Nothing can save me, my resolve betrayed me,
B
Here come the hurricanes,
Emin D C
I’m burning to get there, the middle of nowhere,
B
Storm warnings flicker while,
Emin D C B
The world’s turning.
Chorus
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E Bmin A
I let somebody get under my skin.
E Bmin A
Long distance, losing is all that i’d seen.
E Bmin A
Now there’s a river.
E Bmin A
Now there’s a river.
After chorus keep strumming the chorus chords…
Chorus [slight break in the strumming pattern here]
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E Bmin | A
I let somebody| get under my skin.
E Bmin A
Long distance, losing is all that i see.
E Bmin A
Now there’s a river.
E Bmin A
Now there’s a river.
Keep strumming the A chord until fade out.
James Sweatman
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