[Verse]
G
They say that she's comin'
She's building up speed now
Bm
We just lost power
Em C
The island will be dark for days
G
Mom's in the kitchen
Fillin buckets with water
Bm
Dad's at the docks still
Em C
I hope he'll be comin home soon
[Chorus]
G
And we hold on
To what we can
D
And for awhile
C
We're Free
[Verse 2]
G
There's no sign of daylight
Since we put up the plywood
Bm
We're rationing candles
Em C
'Cause who know how long this could last
G
The airports are closed now
To all that could leave here
Bm
All the rich tourists
Em C
Are safe at home watching the news
[Chorus]
G
And we hold on
To what we can
D
And for awhile
C
We're Free
[Bridge]
F C G
And here she comes
F C G
And here we go
[Verse 3]
G
The waves come in towers
They're crashing on beaches
Bm
We're on the hill
Em C
But they say it might reach us this time
G
There goes the front door
Ripped right off the hinges
Bm
We run to the back room
Em C
And mom won't let go of my hand
[Chorus]
G
And we hold on
To what we can
D
And for awhile
C
We're Free
[Instrumental]
F C G x2
[Instrumental]
G G D C
[Verse 4]
G
The news crews are gone now
We're yesterday's story
Bm Em
Power and water and safety
C
Are tomorrows dream
G
The whole world goes on
Like the storm never happened
Bm
The government's busy
Em C
Planning its next great campaign
[Chorus]
G
And we hold on
To what we can
D
And for awhile
C
We're Free
[Outro]
F C G x2