a fantastic song by the up – and – coming icelandic indie/Folk band ’of monsters and men’ .
lyrics are courtesy of user ’awkbird’ at songmeanings .
chords are based on the live kexp performance here :
i’m open to any criticisms or corrections , so feel free to comment or rate the tab .
adam

of monsters and men website : myspace . com/ofmonstersandmenmusic

capo 1

intro
Am – F – C – G
hey!
Am – F – C – G
hey!
Am – F – C – G
hey!
Am – F – C – G

verse 1
Am F C
i don’t like walking around this old and empty house
Am F C
so hold my hand , i’ll walk with you my dear
Am F C
the stairs creak as i sleep , it’s keeping me awake
Am F C
it’s the house telling you to close your eyes
Am F C
some days i can’t even trust myself
Am F C
it’s killing me to see you this way

chorus
Am F
’cause though the truth may vary
C G
this ship will carry
Am F C
our bodies safe to shore

Am – F – C – G
hey!
Am – F – C – G
hey!
Am – F – C – G
hey!
Am – F – C – G

verse 2
Am F C
there’s an old voice in my head that’s holding me back
Am F C
tell her that i miss our little talks
Am F C
soon it will all be over and buried with our past
Am F C
we used to play outside when we were young ( and full of life and full of love )
Am F C
some days i think that i’m wrong when i’m right
Am F C
your mind is playing tricks on you my dear

chorus
Am F
’cause though the truth may vary
C G
this ship will carry
Am F C G
our bodies safe to shore hey!
Am F C G
don’t listen to a word i say . hey!
Am F C G
the streets of solomon sang . hey!
Am F
’cause though the truth may vary
C G
this ship will carry
Am F C G
our bodies safe to shore

Am – F – C – G
Am – F – C – G
Am – F – C – G
Am – F – C

verse 3
Am
you’re gone , gone , gone away . i watched you disappear
Am
all that’s left is a ghost of you
Am
now we’re torn , torn , torn apart , there’s nothing we can do .
Am
just let me go , we’ll meet again soon .
Am F C
now wait , wait , wait for me . please hang around
Am F C G
i see you when i fall asleep . hey!

chorus x 2
Am F C G
don’t listen to a word i say . hey!
Am F C G
the streets of solomon sang . hey!
Am F
’cause though the truth may vary
C G
this ship will carry
Am F C G
our bodies safe to shore

ending x 2
Am F
’cause though the truth may vary
C G
this ship will carry
Am F C
our bodies safe to shore