Damien Rice (born December 7, 1973) is an Irish singer-songwriter. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, to George and Maureen Rice and was raised in Celbridge, County Kildare, Ireland. In March 1999 Damien moved to Tuscany, then travelled around Europe, busking the streets. He arrived back in Dublin a year later, with a clear head and full of ideas. Damien started playing and recording music with his first band, Juniper. After a few years he decided creatively it was not for him so he left the band (Newly named Bell X1) to start a solo career.
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I know I probably have this all wrong but I think it sounds pretty decent. I hope it's easier for some of the beginners, I think everyone should enjoy this song and it's easy to play! Please leave a good rating! Thanks!
Standard Tuning
Chords: GG/EG/F#Em E|-3----3-----3-----3--| B|-3----3-----3-----3--| (note: When strumming the G chord, you hammer-on G|-0----0-----0-----0--| the A string with your index finger every D|-0----0-----0-----2--| few measures.) A|-2----0-----0-----2--| E|-3----0-----2-----0--|
[Intro] G/E, G/F#, EmG/E, G/F#, G (x2)
[Verse]
GG/F#EmG/EG/F#G You can hold her hand and show her how you cry GG/F#EmG/EG/F#G Explain to her your weakness so she understands and then roll over and die GG/F#EmG/EG/F#G Well you can brave decisions before you crumble up inside GG/F#EmG/EG/F#G Spend your time asking everyone else's permission and then run away and hide
[Chorus]
GG/F#EmG/EG/F#G You can sit on chimneys put some fire up your ass GG/F#EmG/EG/F#G No need to know what you're doing or waiting for but if any one should ask? GG/F#EmG/EG/F#G Tell them I've been licking coconut skins and we've been hanging out GG/F#EmG/EG/F#G Tell them God just dropped by to forgive our sins and relieve us our doubt
[Bridge] G, G/F#, EmG/E, G/F#, G (X2)
[Verse]
GG/F#EmG/EG/F#G You can hold her eggs But your basket has a hole GG/F#Em You can lie between her legs And go lookin' for: GG/F#G Tell her you're searching for her soul! GG/F#EmG/EG/F#G You can wait for ages and watch your compost turn to coal GG/F#EmG/EG/F#G But time is contagious: Everybody's getting old.
GG/F#EmG/EG/F#G You can sit on chimneys put some fire up your ass GG/F#EmG/EG/F#G No need to know what you're doing or looking for but if any one should ask? GG/F#EmG/EG/F#G Tell them I've been cooking coconut skins and we've been hanging out GG/F#EmG/EG/F#G Tell them God just dropped by to forgive our sins and relieve us our doubt