Never Quite Free

One of my favourite songs by The Mountain Goats, from the album All Eternals Deck.



Standard tuning, capo 3.





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         G                                      D

It's so good to learn that right outside your window



        Em                                   C

There's only friendly fields and open roads.



                 G                            D

And you'll sleep better when you think you've stepped back from the brink,



    Em                                    C

And found some peace inside yourself; lay down your heavy load.







           G

It gets alright



D               C

    To dream at night.



           G               F                  C

Believe in solid skies and slate blue earth below.



             G                 D

But when you see him - you'll know.





G







      G                                 D

It's okay to find the faith to saunter forward;



           Em                                         C

There's no fear of shadows spreading where you stand.



                   G                             D

And you'll breathe easier just knowing that the worst is all behind you,



        Em                                        C

And the waves that tossed the raft all night have set you on dry land.







         G

It gets okay



D                 C

    To praise the day.



           G                     F                  C

Believe in sheltering skies and stable earth beneath.



             G

But hear his breath come



            D

Through his teeth.





G







G    D  C

Walk by faith,



     Em     D           C

Tell no-one what you've seen.





G







        G                                      D

It's so good to learn that from right here the view goes on forever;



           Em 

And you'll never want for comfort,



           C

And you'll never be alone.



        G              

See the sunset turning red,



           D                

Let all be quiet in your head.



Em

    And look about:



        C

All the stars are coming out.







     G      D

They shine



           C

Like steel swords.



        G     F

Wish me well



           C

Where I go.



             G

But when you see me,



       D

You'll know.





G

 





G   D   Em   C



G   D   Em   C



G   F   C



G   F   C





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