Long Live the King - The Byrds Chords
Chords: Em, Bm, G, D, A, F, Dm, C, A7, E
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Em Bm G D
The first thing that they tell you about is that you will be king
Em G D
A priest at least they tell you and then that everything will be
A
alright at last
Em
You will finally be cast into your rightful throne
Bm Em
They got it all down cold
Em Bm G D
Next thing that they tell you is not to be afraid
Em G D
You think you're better than the others somewhat fine and brave
A
They lead astray you could be up there all alone
G F Em
An empty space is that the place you wanted
Em Bm G D
The last thing that they tell you about they ask you will it hurt
Em G D
They said sell what you can boy get out while the getting's good
A
And they whisper in the evening all around town
A
Oh humpty dumpty the king is falling down
Dm C Dm
Sweet Mary I've got to be leaving
C G
Oh I can't let you into my life
A7
Cause I know it would end in grieving and the last thing I need is a
Dm
When I met I met you for pleasure
C G
And the good times of running around
Dm C Dm
Then you seemed to be so understanding
C G A7
>From the weight that's been draggin me down
Dm C Dm
The good times are coming between us
C G
Though you helped me I'm carrying my load
G A7
And I've never felt more like a lover but I'm running right off the
Dm C Dm
Sweet Mary I've got to be leaving
C G
Oh I can't let you into my life
A7
Cause I know it would end in grieving and the last thing I need is a
Dm C Dm
Oh it's nothing you said or invited
C G
And it's nothing you did that was wrong
Dm C Dm C G A7
Our love together was heaven but I promised myself to be strong
Dm C Dm
Sweet Mary I've got to be leaving
C G
Oh I can't let you into my life
A7
Cause I know it would end in grieving and the last thing I need is a
E C#m E C#m
Hello cowgirl in the sand is this place at your command
E B A B E B A B
Can I stay here for awhile can I see your sweet sweet smile
F#m G#m E A
Old enough now to change your name
F#m G#m E A
When so many love you is it the same
F#m E A
It's the woman in you that makes you want to play this game
E C#m E C#m
Hello ruby in the dust has your band began to rust
E B A B E B A B
After all the sin we've had I was hoping that we'd turn back
F#m G#m E A
When so many love you is it the same
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