Serpent At The Gates Of Wisdom - Robyn Hitchcock Chords
Chords: G, D, C, Em, F, Bm, Bb
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[Intro]
G D C Em G F C
[Verse 1]
G D C Em G F C
Serpent at the gates of wisdom, curling round a tree
G D C Em G F C
With your eyes so dark and empty looking straight through me
C Bm Bb C
How did you get so unwinding? Do you know my sins?
G D C Em G F C
When you're so close to the answer, why don't you go in?
[Verse 2]
G D C Em G F C
Serpent at the gates of wisdom, who did you decieve?
G D C Em G F C
She was weak, but that's no reason for what you did to Eve
C Bm Bb C
You're a fool, you broke the stillness, she gave birth to desire
G D C Em G F C
Rolling down the frozen highwaay like a burning tyre
[Instrumental]
G D C Em G F C
[Verse 3]
G D C Em G F C
Serpent at the gates of wisdom, where do you belong?
G D C Em G F C
Wisdom cannot be transmitted, it keeps you hanging on
C Bm Bb C
Do you really serve the Devil if it's all God's plan?
G D C Em G F C
Good and evil need each other; honey, I'm your man
[Instrumental]
G D C Em G F C
[Verse 4]
G D C Em G F C
Serpent at the gates of wisdom, like a purple scar
G D C Em G F C
Leering at me round the dashboard as I reach my car
C Bm Bb C
I close the door, I start the engine, and I will take control
G D C Em G F C
God above and all his angels, have mercy on your soul
[Outro]
G D C Em G F G
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