This is an alternative way to play the song that I think sounds pretty good. Its
sort of a mixture between a tab version of the song and a chord version.
There is no capo for this version but tune the guitar like this:
EADGAd
Sine the two bottom strings are tuned down play the chords like this:
C: 032000
Em: 022000
G: 320000
D: 000200
For the chorus it sounds best if the chords are played like this:
Em: 079000
D: 057000
C: 035000
Although you could just play them the same way as in the verses if you prefer.
[Verse 1]
C Em G C
I spent my time watchin' the spaces that have grown between us.
Em G C
And I cut my mind on second best or the scars that come with the greeness.
Em G C
And I gave my eyes to the boredom, still the seabed wouldn't let me in,
Em G C
And I tried my best to embrace the darkness in which I swim.
[Verse 2]
C Em G C
I'm walkin' back down this mountain with the strength of a turnin' tide
Em G C
Oh the wind's so soft on my skin, the sun so hard upon my side.
Em G C
Oh lookin' out at this happiness, I search for between the sheets.
Em G C
Oh feelin' blind and realize, all I was searchin' for was me.
Em G C D
Ooh all I was searchin' for was me.
[Chorus] (use the second alternative set of chords)
Em D C
Keep your head up, keep your heart strong, no, no, no, no.
Em D C
Keep your mind set,keep your hair long. Oh my my darlin'
Em D C
Keep your head up, keep your heart strong, no no no no.
Em D C
Keep your mind set in your ways, keep your heart strong.
[Verse 3] (switch back to the first set of chords)
C Em G C
I saw a friend of mine the other day, and he told me that my eyes were gleamin'.
Em G C
Oh I said I had been away, and he knew, oh he knew the depths I was meanin'.
Em G C
And it felt so good to see his face, or the comfort invested in my soul.
Em G C
Oh to feel the warmth of a smile, when he said "I'm happy to have you home.
Em G C D
Ooh I'm happy to have you home."
[Chorus] (use the second alternative set of chords)
Em D C
Keep your head up, keep your heart strong, no, no, no, no.
Em D C
Keep your mind set,keep your hair long. Oh my my darlin'
Em D C
Keep your head up, keep your heart strong, no no no no.
Em D C
Keep your mind set in your ways, keep your heart strong.
Em G C
'Cause I'll always remember you the same.
Em G C
Oh eyes like wild flowers within demons of change.
Em D C
Keep your head up, keep your heart strong, no, no, no, no.
Em D C
Keep your mind set,keep your hair long. Oh my my darlin'
Em D C
Keep your head up, keep your heart strong, no no no no.
Em D C
Keep your mind set in your ways, keep your heart strong.
Em G C
'Cause I'll always remember you the same.
Em G C
Oh eyes like wild flowers within demons of change.
Thanks! Hope you like this!