Crywank – It Was A Swift Not A Swallow I Never Listen (Guitar)
Key
-
Versions
(3)
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Speed:
1.0x
Chords
All chords are played with this picking until the end of the first chorus
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[Intro]
Bm F# G Em x2
[Verse 1]
Bm
Don't tell me I'm the oneI wouldn't want to be the one
F# I wouldn't want to know G Yeah there's context of course
These are temporary thoughts
Em I think one day they'll go Bm F# Yes I know I love you but as time goes on I think we'll both get hurt G Em And we keep clinging on whilst we treat each other like we don't deserve
[Chorus]
Bm F# When we met you gave me a necklace of a bird you said didn't have a home G Em I can't remember for sure but I think it was a type of swallow Bm F# Sometimes I think we both knew from the start that this was doomed G Em Please know, my love, I treasure all the time I spent with you
(If you're playing the riff, switch to just chords now)
[Interlude]
Bm F# G Em x2
[Verse 2]
Bm F# G Em And truth be told I'm so unsure if I should even walk away Bm F# G Em But I keep clinging on whilst knowing that I treat you worse everyday Bm F# G Em I am distant in mind and I am distant in body Bm F# G Em Even with me by your side you'll be inevitably lonely Bm F# And of one thing I'm sure it's that you deserve more G Em I am selfish and distracted, some weeks barely interacted Bm I am difficult and late F# I do not save the date G I have myself prioritised Em I ask your help and time
N.C.
I so rarely give you mine
[Chorus]
Bm F# When we met you gave me a necklace of a bird you said didn't have a home G Em I can't remember for sure but I think it was a type of swallow Bm F# Sometimes I think we both knew from the start that this was doomed G Em Please know, my love, I treasure all the time I spent with you
[Verse 3]
Bm F# G And now I feel like such a fool for this to be what I choose Em As if you weren't enough Bm F# G Em Because I can say that I've never felt as loved Bm F# G Em I can't apologize more for my absence of emotion Bm F# G Em I know this song I write for you is just a selfish token
[Outro]
Bm F# G Em Although theres pain in the end Bm F# G Em I would love to remain your friend Bm F# G Em Break the past and make amends Bm F# G Em And learn to love you again in a new way