Gordon Lightfoot - Heaven Help The Devil
CAPO: 4th Fret
[INTRO:] D C G A D Gmaj7
[VERSE 1:]
D Gmaj7
In this land of chance, do we know right from wrong
D G D
Even at a glance, we know the road is long
A/D D
We don't owe a single thing to anyone
Gmaj7 D
Most of us do not believe in come-what-may
G D
Everything we fought for was in vain, they say
A/D D
Even when called upon to throw our lives away
[CHORUS:]
G A D G
We have been captured by the thieves of the night
D A D A
Held for ransom if you please
D C
Heaven help the Devil
G A D Gmaj7
May he have a few unpleasant memories
[VERSE 2:]
D Gmaj7
In these times of trial and uncertainty
D G D
I have thought, what does this freedom mean to me
A/D D
Or is it just some long forgotten fantasy
Gmaj7
Our love for each other may not be explained
D G D
We live in a world where tears must fall like rain
A/D D
But most of us don't wish to cause each other pain
[CHORUS:]
G A D G
We have been captured by the thieves of the night
D A D A
Held for ransom if you please
D C
Heaven help the Devil
G A D Gmaj7 D Gmaj7
May he have a few unpleasant memories
[VERSE 3:]
D Gmaj7
To every unsung hero in the universe
D G D
To those who roam the skies and those who roam the earth
A/D D
To all good men of reason may they never thirst
Gmaj7
We have wings to guide us through the timeless sea
D G D
And faith that will remain through all eternity
A/D D
We try to be helpful to the ones in need
[CHORUS:]
G A D G
Yet we have been captured by the thieves of the night
D A D A
Held for ransom if you please
D C
Heaven help the Devil
G A D
May he have a few unpleasant memories
C
Heaven help the Devil
G A D
May he have a few unpleasant memories
[OUTRO:] D C G A D