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The Messenger

• G

This is the live version but as long as the key is the same,  
you should be able to figure it out. If not, let me know how  
much different the live version is from the studio. 
 
 
     G                 D 
I am wearing old boots with high cuban heels 
    Cadd9                      G             D 
Our souls they are worn and we stand here by grace 
   G                D     
My trousers are torn and my jacket is borrowed 
     Cadd9              G                  D      
I am wearing my time behind the eyes in my face 
 
C                    G  
I am not looking for loose diamonds 
   C                 G                    D 
Or pretty girls with crosses around their necks 
G                D                        C  
I don't want for roses or water, I am not looking for God 
         D           G 
I am not looking for sex 
 
 
I've worn out my welcome in certain small circles 
In Spanish bordellos and confederate states 
But there is an angel in leathers and kindness 
Who whispers my name beyond heaven's gate 
 
Chorus 
 
 
Bridge: 
Em                         D  
All the true believers are out on the road tonite 
   C                        G                 D    
No matter what happens, you know they'll be okay 
           Em                            D 
And to the rock and roll gypsies may the last song you sing 
   C                                         D 
Be by Townes Van Zandt and down in old Santa Fe 
 
 
Now I have a mission and a small code of honor 
To stand and deliver by whatever measures 
And the message I cgive is from this old poet Rilke 
He said "Our fears are like dragons guarding our most precious treasures? 
 
Chorus  

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