Misc Originals – David Warmke - Comal County Courthouse (Guitar)

D Tuning (D-G-C-F-A-D)
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[Chorus]
D                                                       Am
She’s solid all stone and steel standing tall, standing firm

C                   Em                   G
Built to last, she don’t flinch She don’t Burn

D                               Am
A monumental Romanesque revival in Texas 

C                      C                        G
Granite, Limestone, and Slate all in a 19th century reveal
[Verse 1]
D                                Am
Now Texas has lots of county courthouses

C                   Em             G
Always located in the Center of Town

D                                  Bm/D
 But Not on the Plaza in German New Braunfels

C            Cmaj7          Cmaj 7        G
That special space reserved for town meetings
[Verse 2]
D                           Am
Started in 1895 Finished in 1899

C                                  Em             G
She makes a statement of safety, justice, and strength

D                                                Am
Justice and history preserved inside her stonecraft walls

C            Cmaj7          Cmaj7        G
Two-Story Courtrooms grace her lofty bell tower
[Verse 3]
D                            Am
Painted in light pastel colors, she is a delight

C                   Cmaj7          Bm
Native limestone with a rusticated facade, 

Am                         C              G                 
cut-limestone lintels, pink granite columns, all covered by slate roof 

C            Cmaj7          Cmaj7        G
 Built  for just 36 grand over a century years ago
[Verse 4]
D                                 Am
Restored to her original splendor in 2013

C                   Em                   G
She stands tall boldly powerfully anchoring downtown

D                                          Am 
Still used, she’s a living a tribute to our German forefathers

C                   Em           G
Building a town out of things that last
[Verse 5]
D                              Am
My favorite memory of her was Tuesday 9/11

C                        Em             G
A dark day our streets were empty that night

D                                     Am 
We did our weekly Boy Scout meeting, just cause

C                   Cmaj7              G
We don’t cower to cowards bashing our land
[Verse 6
D                                                   Am
Driving home Thee she stood standing tall standing firm

C         Cmaj7   C            G
All lit up like I used car   parking lot

D                                 Am
Four construction light trailers  gracing her corners

 C                   Cmaj7           Bm    C             G 
A blazing beacon beauty and bravery our flag a waving on top
[Verse 7]
D                                  Am
Not  many folks out to see that glorious sight

C                   Em              G
We owe a thanks to our bold leaders Standing firm 

D                                    Am
That forever courthouse not shaken BUT lighting the way

C                       Em               G
Thank you Judge Scheel for the shining your light
[Outro]
D                                   Am
She’s solid all stone and steel standing tall, standing firm

 C                   Em             G
Built to last, she don’t flinch She don’t Burn

D                               Am
A monumental Romanesque revival in Texas 

C                   C                      G
Granite, Limestone, and Slate all in a 19th century reveal

C         C       Cmaj7     G    Gadd11
She’s Our Comal County Courthouse