Judy Collins - Big Sur
CAPO: 3rd Fret
[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
I know this stretch of road, I’ve been here often
C
The ocean rolls as far as you can see
Em C
The rocky coast is misty in the sunlight
D
Seagulls flying low are flying free
[Verse 2]
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Their wings are like my memories and desires
C
Spreading out to carry me along
Em C
And I remember everything that mattered
D
The times when I was weak instead of strong
[Verse 3]
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Today the hills are restless with desire
C
They shudder, shaking all their blossoms free
Em C
The scent of dusty pines and Eucalyptus
D
Remind me of the time when I was me
[Verse 4]
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I left you and the rocky coast behind me
C
Found a way to live without a heart
Em C
For I had left it throbbing in your keeping
D
And grew another, praying it would start
[Chorus]
C Em G
I loved you like the sunlight on the ocean
C D Am D
Loved you like the seagulls in their flights
C D G
Loved you like the stars that shine in heaven
C Am D
Loved you through the days and through the nights
[Verse 5]
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I hear the saints still pray along the ocean
C
I see the padres walking in the dawn
Em C
The bells of Capistrano ring to call them
D
To pray for us and sing their ancient song
[Verse 6]
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Please pray for me you padres of the ocean
C
Pray I find my heart among the waves
Em C
For freedom’s left me panting for the bondage
D
And you can see the light beyond the grave
[Verse 7]
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I know that stretch of road to Santa Barbara
C
Been here on and off through all these years
Em C
I know that stretch of ocean as far as I can see
D
Today I often see it through my tears
[Chorus]
C Em G
I loved you like the sunlight on the ocean
C D Am D
Loved you like the seagulls in their flights
C D G
Loved you like the stars that shine in heaven
C Am D
Loved you through the days and through the nights
[Verse 7]
G
I know this stretch of road, I’ve been here often
C
The ocean rolls as far as you can see
Em C
The rocky coast is misty in the sunlight
D
Seagulls flying low are flying free