artist – mike oldfield
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song – man on the rocks
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album – man on the rocks
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tabbed by – ayreon77
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i will be adding the solos to this in a few days

verse 1
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C Dm F
so you come to my world , i can show you
C A#
where they lead to the footprints in the sand
C Dm F
on the paths through the valleys and canyons
C A#
to the veins in your arm , take my hand

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chorus
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Dm Am D#
im the man on the rocks on the island
A# F
the black pearl , the fool on the hill
F Am D#
im the gold at the end of the rainbow
A# F
if i ask you to follow , you will

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verse 2
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C Dm F
so you come to my world to find freedom
C A#
give you wings to the stars , you can fly
C Dm F
bring you hope and a dream to believe in
C A#
as you float through the dark , crimson sky

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chorus
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Dm Am D#
im the man on the rocks on the island
A# F
the jewel in the crown of the king
F Am D#
im the hope in the hearts of the helpless
A# C
the choir where no – one will sing

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verse 3 – key change
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F C
theres a trail out of the canyon
A# C
theres a new life waiting out there
F C
itll take you home , out of this chasm
A# C
where theres blue sky sunlight to share

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verse 4 – heavier
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F Gm A#
so you come to my world to escape it all
F D#
and youre running from the dragons and the fools
F Gm A#
through the dark , empty caverns deep in your soul
F D#
chasing the tiger , the jewels

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chorus
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Gm Dm G#
im the the man on the rocks on the island
D# A#
im the beggar , the loser , the cheat
A# Dm G#
so now you come to the gates for redemption
D# F
with a ball and chain at your feet

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verse 5 – key change
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A# F
theres a trail out of the canyon
D# F
theres a new life waiting out there
A# F
itll take you home , out of this chasm
D# F
where theres blue sky , sunlight to share

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solo
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Gm Dm G#
im the the man on the rocks on the island

Gm Dm G#
im the the man on the rocks on the island

Gm Dm G#
im the the man on the rocks on the island

Gm Dm G#
im the the man on the rocks on the island

great tune

enjoy . . . . . . . . . . .