A bit tricky to get the timing down and sing, but sounds awsome on a slightly overdriven guitar, or an acoustic. Play it in Barre chords it is easier and sounds better. I tried to give direction as to what fret to play barre at that sounds best to me, experement and let me know. Go see him live... will make a fan out of a critic.. David Bazan Weeds in the Wheat-live at the Grey Eagle G G7 F God bless the man who stumbles G G7 F God bless the man who falls C(at 8) C7 F G G7 F God bless the man who yields to temptation God bless the woman who suffers God bless the woman who weeps God bless the children trying her patience Bb(at 6) Ab F# Trouble getting over it is what you’re in for Ab So pour yourself another Bb(at6) Ab Eb(bar at 11) C# (bar at 9) ‘Cause it’ll take a steady pair of hands Holy or unholy ghost Well now I can’t tell But either way you cut it You should get some distance if you plan To take a stand G G7 F God bless the house divided G G7 F God bless the weed in the wheat C C7 F G G7 Bm(bar at 2) God bless the lamp lit under a bushel C(bar at8) A Dm G I discovered hell to be the poison in the well Cm(at3) F G7 G So I tried to warn the others of the curse C(bar at 8) A But then my body turned on me Dm G Cm F I dreamt that for eternity my family would burn Bb D(bar at 10) Then I awoke, with a wicked thirst Verse Chords with woah woahs Bb Ab F# By my baby’s yellow bed I kissed her forehead Ab And rubbed her little tummy Bb Ab Eb And wondered if she’ll soon despise the smell C# Of the booze on my breath, like her mom Bb Ab F# Ab Through a darkened mirror I have seen my own reflection Bb Ab And it makes me want to be a better man Eb C# After another drink God bless the man at the crossroads God bless the woman who still can’t sleep God bless the history that doesn’t repeat
