Killers - The Rising Tide

the rising tide – the killers

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C#
the streets of persuasion
B G#
are plated with gold
C#
your heart’s in the right place ,
B G#
but you travel down the wrong road
C#
like so many before you
B G#
the gates open wide

C# B G#
here comes the rising tide

C# G#
let’s go away , tonight
A#m F#
there’s a mystery underneath those neon lights
C# G#
until life and dream collide
A#m F#
cause the truth’s gonna come and cut you open wide
F# Fm A#m
and you can’t escape the rising of the tide

C# B G#
keep up your appearance , you join the choir
C#
with everybody singing out
B G#
glory hallejuah
C#
the songs get you nowhere
B G#
there’s nowhere to hide

C# B G#
here comes the rising tide

C# G#
and the company you keep
A#m F#
well they plan your crucifiction as we speak
C# G#
so , baby til life and dream collide
A#m F#
there’s gonna be a mystery underneath those neon lights
F# Fm A#m
you’ll petition . but your access was denied
F# Fm A#m
and you can’t escape the rising of the tide

C# A#m
can you tell me bro was i decided , or in denial?
C# D# G#
i was there , on the back of the room , when you testified
A#m F#
when you took the stand , you licked your lips , and you lied
C# G#
until life and dream collide
A#m F#
well i gotta belive there’s something on my side
F# Fm A#m
when the venom in your veins is satisfied
F# Fm A#m
you’ll be running , but there ain’t no where to hide

Bm
you can’t escape

( you can’t escape )
A#m
you can’t escape

( you can’t escape )
F# Fm A#m
you can’t escape the rising of the tide