The Decmberists (Colin Meloy) A Fantastic song. This tab is based on a live version that Colin plays. tabbed by: c2phace Standard tuning Chrords used: C D G Em -0- -2- -3- -0-| -1- -3- -3- -0-| -0- -2- -0- -0-| -2- -0- -0- -2-| -3- -0- -2- -2-| -x- -x- -3- -0-| Note: When changing between the G and Em step down the bass note on the G chord from G F# then finally to the Em chord. Intro: G G C D G C In the Kingdom of Spain D G step bass Em There are such colours C They defy any name D G Em Like drab and dolor C D But oh the King and the Queen of Spain G Em With their long unpronounceable names C D Em D Grace the table at the long lost Kingdom of Spain *Chords remain the same though 2nd verse* In the Kingdom of Light A lithe young lawyer Tries a case for her unjustly arrested brother But oh the King and the Queen of Light Rule with unbendable might So it's to the gallows with the long lost Kingdom of Light Doboroe Solo (repeat intro) *Chords remain the same though 3rd verse* In the Kingdom of Love Oh, we're all just fodder As the cannonades drub Our sons and daughters But oh the King and the Queen of Love In their long white fingerless gloves Bang the gavel for the long lost Kingdom of Love *Not sure about the end but heres my best shot* D Em Of love D Em Of love *end on D* send comments to C2phace@hotmail.com