Miguel says:
A very easy song to play this time. Roddy plays some variations of natural chords
(over Em, F,...). I've noted the easier chords since they sound almost like the record. You can use
F instead F13 if you find it easier. The chord Fm5(-) is an incomplete Fm (1 3 3 1 1 1), don't pay attention
to the name. The only chord I find a little difficult to play is the C6/9 (see Mixed
Up Love). For the chord shape you can use the finger (or half a finger) as capo over the 2nd fret or let
the 4th string with no play if you can't get it. Good luck !
Chords Used:
E A D G B E
C6/9 (3) 3 2 2 3 3
C9 ------- X 3 2 3 3 3
F13 1 3 (1) 2 3 1 or use F
F(9) ----- 1 3 3 2 1 1
Fm5(-) X 3 3 1 0 0
E -------- 0 2 2 1 0 0
E7 0 2 0 1 0 0
Em7 ------ 0 2 0 0 0 (0) or 0 2 0 0 3(0)
G7 3 2 0 0 0 1
Am ------- 0 0 2 2 1 0
Intro
C
E-----0-------0-------0--------|
B-------3-------3-------3----1-|
G--_5-----5-------5-------5--0-|
D-----------4--------3-------2-|
A----------------------------3-|
E------------------------------|
Verse 1:
C6/9 ----------------------
I remember the December sky
-------------------------
Yellow sun casting a haze
----- F(9) --------------------
I can almost see the halo flare
------------- C6/9 ----
In the corner of my eye
C6/9 ----------------------------------
Its like a picture that I took that day
-----------------------------------------
Snapped a scene and then just put it away
----------- F ------------------------
Beneath the whirling helicopter blades
--------------- C6/9 --
Became aware of my life
F -------------------------------------
Funny how now that life's been revealed
Em7 --------------------- E7 -
Feels like time travel is real
F ------------------------------------
The same kid figuring out how it feels
---- G7 ---------------------------
As I stare at the unravelling reels
Chorus:
C ----------- Em7 -------------------
Memories over-flowing from my cup all
F(9) ---------
Tripping me up
----- G7 ----
and I stumble
C ----------------- Em7 -----------------
Wishes and dreams I pushed out of my mind
---- F(9) ----------- G7
Come back to find me
----------- C9 - C7 ------- F --
They tumble down through my ages
Fm5(-) ----- C --------------------- G7 --
And leave me drowning in a sorrow so sweet
------------------ C ---
I don't want to be saved
Verse 2:
C6/9 ---------------------------
I recall crossing Newbury Street
---------------------------------------
Cutting corners, keeping everyone sweet
--- F(9) --------------------------------
The kindest people all working on my beat
------------- C6/9 ---------
But something souring inside
C6/9 --------------------
All fall, finding my feet
--------------------------------------------
From fiery leaves to splashing holiday sleet
------------- F(9) -----------------------
I strapped my Walkman on and prized defeat
---------------- C6/9 ------------------
From the jaws of victory and then sighed
F ----------------------------------------------
Well, ain't it strange, the arrangements we blew
Em7 ------------- E7 ---------------
Just to find time travel's come true
F -------------------------------
I can't tell the old from the new
------------ G7 -------------------------------------
The sound of someone strumming still bleeding through
Chorus:
C ----------- Em7 -------------------
Memories over-flowing from my cup all
F(9) ---------
Tripping me up
----- G7 ----
and I stumble
C ----------------- Em7 -----------------
Wishes and dreams I pushed out of my mind
---- F(9) ----------- G7
Come back to find me
----------- C9 - C7 ------- F --
They tumble down through my ages
Fm5(-) ----- C --------------------- G7 --
And leave me drowning in a sorrow so sweet
------------------ C ---
I don't want to be saved
Bridge:
-------------- F ------------------
Cause who'd be saved from mistakes?
---- C --------------------- Am -
When they're what makes life more
---------------------- G7 ---
Than just a movie on a screen
------------ F ---------------
And who'd be saved from doubt?
-------------- C ----------------
When it's what faith is all about
----------- Am ----------- G7 -----
It makes us more than just machines
Chorus:
C ----------- Em7 -------------------
Memories over-flowing from my cup all
F(9) ---------
Tripping me up
----- G7 ----
and I stumble
C ----------------- Em7 -----------------
Wishes and dreams I pushed out of my mind
---- F(9) ----------- G7
Come back to find me
----------- C9 - C7 ------- F ---
They tumble down through my pages
Fm5(-) ----- C --------------------- G7 --
And leave me drowning in a sorrow so sweet
------------------ Am --- F
I don't want to be saved
F - C --------------------- G7 --
Drowning in a sorrow so sweet
------------------ C ---
I don't want to be saved
