Mountain Goats - Never Quite Free

one of my favourite songs by the mountain goats , from the album all eternals deck .

standard tuning , capo 3 .

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G D
it’s so good to learn that right outside your window

Em C
there’s only friendly fields and open roads .

G D
and you’ll sleep better when you think you’ve stepped back from the brink ,

Em C
and found some peace inside yourself; lay down your heavy load .

G
it gets alright

D C
to dream at night .

G F C
believe in solid skies and slate blue earth below .

G D
but when you see him – you’ll know .

G

G D
it’s okay to find the faith to saunter forward;

Em C
there’s no fear of shadows spreading where you stand .

G D
and you’ll breathe easier just knowing that the worst is all behind you ,

Em C
and the waves that tossed the raft all night have set you on dry land .

G
it gets okay

D C
to praise the day .

G F C
believe in sheltering skies and stable earth beneath .

G
but hear his breath come

D
through his teeth .

G

G D C
walk by faith ,

Em D C
tell no – one what you’ve seen .

G

G D
it’s so good to learn that from right here the view goes on forever;

Em
and you’ll never want for comfort ,

C
and you’ll never be alone .

G
see the sunset turning red ,

D
let all be quiet in your head .

Em
and look about :

C
all the stars are coming out .

G D
they shine

C
like steel swords .

G F
wish me well

C
where i go .

G
but when you see me ,

D
you’ll know .

G

G D Em C

G D Em C

G F C

G F C

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