The Gaslight Anthem - Handwritten

amazing song here .
the tuning is a whole step down .
i feel like this tab is pretty darn accurate , hope it helps!
– ben

intro – Am C F ( x4 )

verse 1

Am C F
pull it out , turn it up , what’s your favorite song?
Am C F
that’s mine , i’ve been crying to it since i was young
Am C F
i know there’s someone out there feeling just like i feel
G
i know they’re waiting up , i know they’re waiting to heal
Am C
and i’ve been holding my breath
F
are you holding your breath
G C G
for too many years to count?
Am F
too many years to count

chorus

Am C F G
and we waited for the sirens that never come
Am C F
and we only write by the moon
G
every word handwritten
Am C F
and to ease the loss of youth
G Am
and how many years i’ve missed you
C F
pages plead forgiveness
G
every word handwritten

Am C F ( x2 )

verse 2

Am C F
let it out , let me in , take a hold of my hand
Am C F
there’s nothing like another soul that’s been cut up the same
Am C F
and did you want to drive without a word in between?
G Am
i can understand , you need a minute to breathe
C F G C
and to sew up the seams after all this defeat
G Am F
all this defeat

chorus

Am C F G
and we waited for the sirens that never come
Am C F
and we only write by the moon
G
every word handwritten
Am C F
and to ease the loss of youth
G Am
and how many years i’ve missed you
C F
pages plead forgiveness
G
every word handwritten

bridge/outro – C / Am / G / F ( x2 )

C Am G F
here in the dark , i cherish the moonlight
C Am G F C
i’m in love with the way you’re in love with the night
Am G F C Am G F
and it travels from heart to limb to pen

C G Am
and we waited for the sirens that never come
F
and we only write by the moon

every word handwritten ( starting here , simply repeat C/G/Am/F )
every word handwritten

and with this pen , i thee wed
from my heart to your distress

C < - - - - - - - - - - - ending on a final strum of C every word handwritten