INTRO
(Em Cmaj7 D C) x2
VERSE 1
Em Cmaj7
They settled dust in your hair
D C
To watch you shake and shout it out.
Em Cmaj7
With our armaments bared
D C
We shed our bags and travel-alls.
Em Cmaj7 D C
VERSE 2
Em Cmaj7
From the lee of the wall
D C
He comes in the change and the chariot
Em Cmaj7
And all his eunuchs in thrall
D C
Can scarce lift his line and lariat.
CHORUS
B
Here come loose the hounds
A
To blow me down.
(E A) x3
Blow me down.
B
On this stretch of ground
A
I'll lay me down.
Ab
Lay me down.
F#
To sleep.
(Em Cmaj7 D C) x2
VERSE 3
Em Cmaj7
And now stricken with pangs
D C
That tear at our backs like thistle down
Em Cmaj7
The mirror's soft silver tain
D C
Reflects our last and birthing hour
CHORUS
B
Here come loose the hounds
A
To blow me down.
E A E A
Blow me down.
B
On this stretch of ground
A
I'll lay me down.
Ab
Lay me down.
CHORUS
B
Here come loose the hounds
A
To blow me down.
E A E A
Blow me down.
B
On this stretch of ground
A
I'll lay me down.
Ab
Lay me down.
F#
To sleep.