A Stick A Carrot A String - Mewithoutyou Chords
Chords: E, A, F#m
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Genre: indie rock, experimental, post-rock
E
the horse's hay beneath his head
A
our Lord was born to a manger bed
F#m
that all whose wells run dry
A F#m E
could drink of his supply
E
to keep him warm, the sheep drew near
A
so grateful for His coming here
F#m
come with news of grace
A F#m E
come to take my place
E
the donkey whispered in his ear
A
"child, in 30-some-odd years
F#m
you'll ride someone who looks like me
A F#m E
untriumphantly"
E
the cardinals warbled a joyful song
A
he'll make right what man made wrong
F#m
bringing low the hills
A F#m E
that the valleys might be filled
E
then "child", asked the birds
A
"well, aren't they lovely words we sing?"
F#m
the tiny baby lay there
A F#m E
without saying anything
E
at a distance stood a mangy goat
A
with the crooked teeth and a matted coat
F#m
weary eyes and worn
A F#m E
chipped and twisted horns
E
thinking "maybe I'll make friends someday
A
with the cows and the hens in the rambouillet
F#m
but for now, I'll keep away
A F#m E
I've got nothing smart to say"
E
there's a sign on the barn in the cabbage town
A
"when the rain picks up and the sun goes down
F#m
sinners, come inside
A F#m E
with no money, come and buy
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