Thrice – Daedalus (Ukulele)

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Chords

I didn't get to figure out the B chord - it's similar to a B7, so I'll assume it's a in any case, it's not minor. Also, the song is in 6/4 - I think that's the best fit, at - but there are a few mixed meter things to watch out for. Lastly, I see no reason not play this in standard tuning, even though I'm sure Thrice does it dropped. (And all the fall over the word they happen on.) Am Dm F G Am Am Dm F G A (major)
 Am
I stand on the cliffs with my son next to me;

     Dm
This island our prison, our home.

    Am
And everyday we look out at the sea;

     Dm
This place is all he's ever known.

    Am
But I've got a plan and some wax and some string;

     Dm
Some feathers I stole from the birds.

       Am                                              Dm
And we leap from the cliff and we hear the wind sing a song that's too perfect for words.

    F           Am            C
But son, please keep a steady wing;

         [B]
You know you're the only one that means anything to me.

      F                    E7                          Am
Steer clear of the sun, or you'll find yourself in the sea
Am Dm F G
    Am
Now safely away, I let out a cry

     Dm
That we'll make the mainland by noon.

    Am
But Icarus climbs higher still in the sky;

Dm
Maybe I've spoken too soon.

   F           Am            C
Oh son, please keep a steady wing

         [B]
And know you're the only one who means anything to me

      F                    E7                          F
Steer clear of the sun, or you'll find yourself in the sea

           Am          C
Won't you look at your wings?

        [B]
They're coming undone; they're splitting at the seams.

      F                     E7                       Am
Steer clear of the sun; for once won't you listen to me?
[There's a little melodic riff here that repeats for a long time, but I don't do tabs putting the notes would probably just confuse everyone, so moving along...]
   F                 Dm
Oh gods, why is this happening to me?

      Am                            C
All I wanted was a new life, for my son to grow up free.

            F                              Dm
And now you took the only thing that meant anything to me.

        Am                     C
I will never fly again; I will hang up my wings
[Repeat]
   F       Dm
Oh gods!
Am C [Repeat and fade out] This is an incredible song, and probably my favorite on the entire Alchemy Index. If figures out the B chord, send me an IM on AIM. I'm curious.