The Lumineers – Cleopatra (Guitar)
Key
-
Versions
(6)
Auto-scroll
Speed:
1.0x
Chords
All barre chords here. Start on 5th fret for D and A, 7th for E.
Bm on 2nd fret or 7th fret could also be used instead of E.
All chords inbetween words are transitions. All chords in paranthese optional
[Verse 1]
A D I was Cleopatra, I was young and an actress A E When you knelt by my mattress, and asked for my hand A D A But I was sad you asked it, as I laid in a black dress D (A) E With my father in a casket, I had no plans, yeah A D And I left the footprints, the mud stained on the carpet A E And it hardened like my heart did when you left town A D A But I must admit it, that I would marry you in an instant D (A) E Damn your wife, I'd be your mistress just to have you around
[Chorus]
A D A E But I was late for this, late for that, late for the love of my life A D A E And when I die alone, when I die alone, when I die I'll be on time
[Verse 2]
A D A While the church discouraged, any lust that burned within me D A E Yes my flesh, it was my currency, but I held true A D A So I drive a taxi, and the traffic distracts me D A E From the strangers in my backseat, they remind me of you
[Chorus]
A D A E But I was late for this, late for that, late for the love of my life A D A E And when I die alone, when I die alone, when I die I'll be on time
[Bridge]
D A D E A And the only gifts from my Lord were a birth and a divorce D E D A But I've read this script and the costume fits, so I'll play my part
[Verse 3]
A D A I was Cleopatra, I was taller than the rafters D A E But that's all in the past now, gone with the wind A D A Now a nurse in white shoes leads me back to my guestroom D A It's a bed and a bathroom E And a place for the end A D A E I won't be late for this, late for that, late for the love of my life A D A E A And when I die alone, when I die alone, when I die I'll be on time