The Shins – Fall Of 82 (Ukulele)

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Verse 1:
D    C#m              G       A
I do relate to you in so many ways

D               C#m                   E                  A
But I didn't go through what you must have in those early days

D             A                E          F#m
You had to be strong at such a very young age

      D       E      A
A new life on Ilima Lane
Chorus:
             D            C
So won't you listen to me now

A   G             A
something I never told you

    G            D
And I'm about to try

                C                           E
See you were my lifeline when the world was exploding
Same as verse 1: You moved back in with us in the fall of '82 I fell into dark times and you were there to help me through You told me that a downturn would eventually improve And you were right, so I'm thanking you Same as Chorus: So won't you listen to me now Something I never told you And I'm about to try
                                            E     A    
See you were my lifeline when the world was exploding

A         E   A
Footholds eroding

        D     A       E
Had you never been my friend

D          A  D              A
I wouldn't be quite what you see

D          A            E
I wouldn't be the man I am
Trumpet Solo
A             D
Sister you've known me

          A
Lost in a strange world

            D
What has it shown me

                 A
What has it gone through

               D
Sister you've known me

               A
Been lost in a strange world

           D
But has it shown me

                 A
What has it gone through
Same as Verses 1 and 2: October chill in that old dusty town Halloween came, I was still feeling down Mama, lost my sweet tooth, what's the point in going 'round? Your boy is losing count Maybe try the lost and found