sufjan stevens
heirloom
all delighted people – – 2010

intro – D G D G ( 2x )

verse 1
D G
when your heirloom’s wilted brown
D G
when the devils pushing down
D G
when your morning has a sound
D G
and you hesitate to laugh
D Em7
how quickly will your joy pass?
D Em7
how quickly will your joy pass?

chorus
Am Em
and when you walk inside i feel the door
G D
i’ll never let it push your arms no more
Am Em
and when your legs give out just lie right down
G D
and i will kiss you till your breath is found
Am Em
and when you walk inside i feel the door
G D
i’ll never let it push your arms no more

interlude – same as intro

verse 2
D G
so do you think i came to fight?
D G
and do i always think i’m right?
D Em7
oh no , i never meant to be , a pest to anyone this time!
D Em7
oh no , i only meant to be , a friend to everyone this time!

chorus