Rachael Yamagata - Elephants

capo on 3rd fret

G
if the elephants have past lives
C2
yet are destined to always remember
Em7
its no wonder how they scream
C2
like you and i , they must have some temper
Am7
and im dreaming of them on the plains
G
dirtying up their beds
Am7
watching for some sign of rain
G
to cool their hot heads
Em7
and how dare that you send me that card
G C2
when im doing all that i can do
G Em7
you are forcing me to remember
C2 D Em
when all i want is to just forget you

G
if the tiger shall protect her young
C2
then tell me how did you slip by
Em7
all my instincts have failed me for once
C2
i must have somehow slept the whole night
Am7
and im dreaming of them with their kill
G
tearing it all apart
Am7
blood dripping from their lips
G
teeth sinking into heart
Em7
and how dare that you say you will call
G C2
when you know i need some peace of mind
G Em7
if you had to take sides with the animals
C2 D Em
wont you do it with one who is kind

instrumental : D Am D

G
if the hawks in the trees need the dead
C2
if youre living , you dont stand a chance
Em7
for a time though you share the same bed
C2
there are only two ends to this dance
Am7
you can flee with your wounds just in time
G
or lie there as he feeds
Am7
watching yourself ripped to shreds
G
laughing as you bleed
Em7
so for those of you falling in love
G C2
keep it kind , keep it good , keep it right
G Em7
throw yourself in the midst of danger
C2 D Em
but keep one eye open at night