Great Big Sea - Nothing but a song
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Capo: 1
These chords are just about 100% accurate. I determined them by watching multiple videos
of GBS performing this song live.
Capo 1st fret, Standard tuning
Intro:
D A G x2
Verse 1:
DHer brother can be difficult
A Ablessing and a curse
But Ga livin' life without one
Is somethin' far worse
DTogether in fraternity
A Asentence set for life
GLaced with petty rivalries
And reaDdy for a fighAt
Verse 2:
Together in fraternity
A sentence set for life
Laced with petty rivalries
And ready for a fight
Verse 3:
When nothing's ever left unsaid
The battle lines are drawn
Promises are broken
Attack again at dawn
Verse 4:
Weapons drawn and ready
And who will fire first
Hands strong and steady
Hit exactly where it hurts
Chorus:
But you Gnever lead a love so Drare
You Gnever lead a love so Dlong A
Em7/B G/F# G
Remember that the life we share
Is nAothin' but a song
Verse 5:
So you put on a happy face
For everybody new
But the closest to your heart
So rarely get the best of you
Verse 6:
A moment's contradiction
And the bickering's begun
Daughters after mothers
And fathers on their sons
(Chorus)
Bridge:
ABmhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhAh, Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, GAhhhhhhhhhhhhh (x4)
(Chorus)
Outro:
D A G (x2)
Bm A G