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chord positions are fairly accurate over lyrics . listen to the song for timing ,
particularly for the chord changes without vocals . this was all done by ear ,
so corrections are welcome . enjoy .

tuning : standard , capo 2

chord progression throughout song is : D Am G Bm

D Am G
i always knew you
Bm
in your mother’s arms
D
i have called your name
Am
i have an idea
G Bm
placed in your mind
D
to be a better man
Am G
i’ve made a crown for you
Bm
put it in your room
D
and when the bridegroom comes
Am
there will be noise
G Bm
there will be glad
D Am
and a perfect bed
G Bm

D Am
and when you write a poem
G
i know the words
Bm
i know the sounds
D
before you write it down
Am
when you wear your clothes
G
i wear them too
Bm
i wear your shoes
D
and your jacket too
Am G
i always knew you
Bm
in your mother’s arms
D
i have called you son
Am
i’ve made amends
G Bm
between father and son
D
or if you haven’t one
Am
rest in my arms
G
sleep in my bed
Bm
there is a design
D
to what i did and said
Am
rest in my arms
G
sleep in my bed
Bm
there is a design

( repeat as desired )