Sweet Songs - Chords, Lyrics and Origins
Origins
Despite its gruesome subject-matter, this song always goes down well live.
This version of Sweet Songs is included in my album of original material, 'Footprints', and you can download it at the i-Tunes store. You can find out more at www.peterwebster.org.uk.
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Chords
Capo at 4th Fret
C G7 F G7
Sing those sweet, sweet songs to me,
C G7 F G7
Flaunt the words and make me sigh,
C G7 F G7
Haunt me with their melodies
C G7 F G7
One last time before I die
C G7 F G7
My body won't obey my will
C G7 F G7
And only dimly can I see;
C G7 F G7
Although my heart is beating still,
C G7 F G7
I fear my strength is leaving me
Chorus
Am G7 F
Lie on the bed, next to me,
Am G7 F
Share my fading history.
C G7 F G7
Soon my spirit shall be free
C G7 F G7
And my mind at liberty.
Lyrics
Sing those sweet, sweet songs to me,
Flaunt the words and make me sigh,
Haunt me with their melodies
One more time before I die.
My body won't obey my will
And only dimly can I see;
Although my heart is beating still,
I fear my strength is leaving me.
Chorus
Lie on the bed next to me,
Share my fading history;
Soon my spirit shall be free
And my mind at liberty.
See this smile upon my lips?
Plant it in your memory:
That's how I'd like you to remember me,
If you ever think of me.
Repeat Chorus
I am proud that you were mine
And I'm glad you came to me.
You're every word on every line
Of a living poetry.
Repeat Chorus
Copyright © Peter Webster 2007