Misc Originals – David Warmke - The Island Of Darkness (Guitar)
Drop D (D-A-D-G-B-E)
Key
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Speed:
1.0x
Chords
[Verse 1]
D A I drove down to the Island of darkness A D On the surface is looks all bright and clean D A New roads, bridges and condos abound D A G D Great food, beautiful water most all since 1963
[Verse 2]
D A C D Everyone wants the photo with the umbrellas’ D A D G Everybody ignores Padre José a hundred yards away D A C D El Cristo stands forgotten blessing the fleet D A C D An island lost in its good time and self-indulgence
[Verse 3]
D A The bay is beautify at sunset D A You can hear music along the strip D A C D Musicians full of talent but more of whiskey and beer D A C G With their adoring audience that following their lone star trail
[Verse 4]
D A C I have seen some hints of light on the island D A D G Sam Colt was a coming but got stuck in the sand D A C D Now he’s just sitting on the beach getting a lone star tan D A C D Are there really this many drinks in paradise
[Verse 5]
D A C D T shirt shops abound, big and colorful they are D A D G Deals three for a dollar are common D A C D Good to buy shirts but better place to wash your Benjamin’s D A C D Everybody knows but nobody cares.
[Verse 6]
D A There is some light on the island A D Island Market, Burrito Express D A Cornerstone and fishers of men D A G D Pastor Bill with a few others do shine
[Verse 7]
D A C So how is this place full of sunshine so dark D A D G They have forgotten Padre Jose and El Cristo D A C D They have found a good time, golf carts with lights and music D A C D Driving and honking thinking it is all about me D A C G Lost in a stupor on the island of darkness.
[RIP]
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