Josh Ritter – The Bride (Guitar)
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Chords
[Intro]
G C G
[Verse 1]
C Come and sing me something pretty G C G That'll go well with the day D D7 And the many flashing colors G C G Of your halo's fine array
[Verse 2]
C Or make your melody as pleasing G C G As the one that's in my mind D D7 The bride is getting ready G C G So we've got a little time
[Verse 3]
C Come and sing me of the morning G C G And read my fortune in the leaves D D7 And help me build a bower for her G C G At an altar in the trees
[Verse 4]
C But let us save our best for evening G C G Our silver caps and wonder plain D D7 The bride is getting ready G C G Still it's early all the same
[Verse 5]
C Come and sing me of the sun god G C G The shining chariot he rides D D7 And of his brave and bold expression G C G That is the wake of maidens' eyes
[Verse 6]
C Fairer still, though, is another G C G And you will know my words are true D D7 The bride is getting ready G C G And she'll be ready very soon
[Interlude]
C
G C G
D D7
G C Gmaj7
C
G C G
D D7
G C G
[Verse 7]
C Come and sing me where the waves break G C G Come and sing me of a bride D D7 Alive and living in a wild place G C G Where no-one knows just where she hides
[Verse 8]
C Until come the quiet evening G C G When even the tired will heed her call D D7 The bride is getting ready G C Gmaj7 I can see her down the hall
[Verse 9]
C And now the bride is finally ready G C G And she's coming down the aisle D D7 With her swallow-tailed nobles G C G Her ivory cape and silver eyes
[Verse 10]
C Her ancient glamour and her silence G C G Her mistletoe and silhouette D D7 The bride is at the altar G C G And the world holds its breath