Manchester Orchestra - Sleeper 1972 Acoustic

by candler english

G G/F# D G G/F# Em
when my dad died the worms ate out both his eyes .
G G/F# Em G Bm A G
his soul flew right up in the sky and i cried myself to sleep .
G G/F# D G G/F# Em
my mother lies alone on her back at night ,
G G/F# Em G Bm A G
adding up hours till her demise , she counts herself to sleep .
G G/F# D G G/F# Em
when my sister finds my body closed up like the blinds ,
G G/F# Em G Bm A G
i tell her i promise its fine , but she cries herself to sleep .
G G/F# D G G/F# Em
the men in black ties arrive at the house in surprise .
G G/F# Em G Bm A G
to find a little girl by your side in the wood box where you’re sleeping .
G D Bm A G
i still see you inside of this god – awful house
Bm A G
you move awfully quiet now
G D Bm A G
and i still feel you everywhere
G G/F# D
you told me this has always been worth living ,
D G Bm A G
but what’s really worth living anymore?

outro : Bm A G