The Mountain Goats – Collapsing Stars (Ukulele)

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when we hid out behind the risers at the high school,

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working bitter calculations with a slide rule.

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the grim particulars of poisoning the swimming pool,

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well you looked me in the eye,

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ready to die.

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we were becoming what we are,

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collapsing stars.

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when we chewed up pseudoephedrine like bubble gum,

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til our hearts were beating as deep and rich as kettle drums

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we knew if we waited long enough the change would come.

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and then the day did come and at last

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hold tight. hold fast.

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catch lightning in a jar,

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collapsing stars. 

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I told you to load up on provisions,

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because we wouldn't be back for a while.

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pack up your troubles in your old kit bag

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turn toward the camera and smile, smile, smile.

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when we ditched the plan to poison all our enemies,

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stuffed our weapons in a clearing, and covered them with leaves,

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we are going to come rejoicing bringing in the sheaves

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one day, and we are on our way.

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you can look, but you won't find

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another love like ours,

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collapsing stars.