half step down ( but it still sounds fine in standard )

intro pt . 1 ( arpeggiation of these chords , with some variations ) :

G Em C D

intro pt . 2 ( the rest of the band enters ) :

G Em C D x2

verse 1 :
G
we saw the western coast
C
i saw the hospital
Em C
nursed the shoreline like a wound
G
reports of lover’s tryst
C
were neither clear nor descript
Em
we kept it safe and slow
C
the quiet things that no one ever knows

chorus : x2
G
so keep the blood in your head
Em
and keep your feet on the ground

if today’s the day it gets tired
C
today’s the day we drop out

gave up my body and bed
D
all for an empty hotel

wasting words on lower cases and capitals

verse 2 :
G
i contemplate the day we wed
C
your friends are boring me to death
Em C
your veil is ruined in the rain
G
by then it’s you i can do without
C
there’s nothing new to talk about
Em
and though our kids are blessed
C
their parents let them shoulder all the blame

chorus again

bridge 1 : ( quietly )
G , Em , lc , D x2
G y Em
i lie for , only you ,
C D
and i lie well , hallelu x2

bridge 2 : ( intense )
G Em
i lie for , only you
C D
and i lie well , hallelu x2

chorus again ( bridge in back background )