Mountain Goats - Amy Aka Spent Gladiator 1

great song off of the new album! you can play this in standard or throw a capo on
the 3rd fret ( i like that , it’s easier : ) )

thanks to luis . s for some corrections!

the A#/a might not be what that is called , but do what i show below .
if anyone knows what it’s called , please throw it in the comments and i’ll fix it .
A# A#/A
E – 6 – – – – 6 – –
B – 6 – – – – 6 – –
G – 7 – – – – 7 – –
D – 8 – – – – 8 – –
A – 8 – – – – 8 – –
E – 6 – – – – 5 – –

A# Gm
do every stupid thing that makes you feel alive
D# A# D# F
do every stupid thing to try to drive the dark away
A# Gm
let people call you crazy for the choices that you make
D# A# D# F
find limits past the limits , jump in front of trains all day
D#
and stay alive
A#
just stay alive
A# A#/A D# A#

A# Gm
play with matches if you think you need to play with matches
D# A# D# F
seek out the hidden places where the fire burns hot and bright
A# Gm
find where the heat’s unbearable and stay there if you have to
D# A# D# F
don’t hurt anybody on your way up to the light
D#
and stay alive
Gm
just stay alive

A# A#/A D# A#

D#m A#
people might laugh at your tattoos
D#m F
when they do get new ones in completely garish hues

A# Gm
i hide down in my corner because i like my corner
D# A# D# F
i Am happy where the vermin play
A# Gm
make up magic spells , we wear them like protective shells
D# A# D# F
land – mines on the battlefield , find the one safe way
D#
and stay alive
Gm
just stay alive
A# A#/A D# A#
just stay aliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive