Chords used:
A D9 F#m Bm
e | ---------------------- |
B | --5----5----2----3---- |
G | --6----7----2----4---- |
D | --7----7----4----4---- |
A | --7----5----4----2---- |
E | ---------------------- |
(Intro)
A D9 A D9 A D9 A D9
(Verse 1)
A D9 A D9
Let the river rock you like a cradle
A D9 A D9
Climb to the treetops, child, if you're able
A D9 A D9
Let your hands tie a knot across the table.
A F#m Bm D9
Come and touch the things you cannot feel.
A D9 A D9
And close your fingertips and fly where I can't hold you
A D9 A D9
Let the sun-rain fall and let the dewy clouds enfold you
A D9 A D9 A
And maybe you can sing to me the words I just told you,
F#m Bm D9
If all the things you feel ain't what they seem.
A D9 A D9 A D9 A D9
And don't mind me 'cause I ain't nothin' but a dream.
(Verse 2)
A D9 A D9
The mocking bird sings each different song
A D9 A D9
Each song has wings - they won't stay long.
A D9 A D9
Do those who hear think he's doing wrong?
A D9 A D9
While the church bell tolls its one-note song
A D9 A D9
And the school bell is tinkling to the throng.
A F#m Bm D9
Come here where your ears cannot hear.
A D9 A D9
And close your eyes, child, and listen to what I'll tell you
A D9 A D9
Follow in the darkest night the sounds that may impel you
A D9 A D9 A
And the song that I am singing may disturb or serve to quell you
F#m Bm D9
If all the sounds you hear ain't what they seem ,
A D9 A D9 A D9 A D9
Then don't mind me 'cause I ain't nothin' but a dream
(Verse 3)
A D9 A D9
The rising smell of fresh-cut grass
A D9 A D9
Smothered cities choke and yell with fuming gas
A D9 A D9
I hold some grapes up to the sun
A D9 A D9
And their flavour breaks upon my tongue.
A D9 A D9
With ea---ger tongues we taste our strife
A D9 A D9
And fill our lungs with seas of life.
A F#m Bm D9
Come taste and smell the waters of our time.
A D9 A D9 A
And close your lips, child, so softly I might kiss you,
D9 A D9 A
Let your flower perfume out and let the winds caress you.
D9 A D9 A
As I walk on through the garden, I am hoping I don't miss you
F#m Bm D9
If all the things you taste ain't what they seem ,
A D9 A D9 A D9 A D9
Then don't mind me 'cause I ain't nothin' but a dream.
(Verse 4)
D9 A D9 A
The sun and moon both arise
D9 A D9
And we'll see them soon through days and nights
A D9 A D9
But now silver leaves are mirrors, bring delights.
A D9 A D9
And the colours of your eyes are fiery bright,
A D9 A D9
While darkness blinds the skies with all its light.
A F#m Bm D9
Come see where your eyes cannot see.
A D9 A D9 A
And close your eyes, child, and look at what I'll show you;
D9 A D9 A
Let your mind go reeling out and let the breezes blow you,
D9 A D9 A
And maybe when we meet then suddenly I will know you.
F#m Bm D9
If all the things you see ain't what they seem ,
A D9 A D9 A D9
Then don't mind me 'cause I ain't nothin' but a dream.
