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Sadness As a Gift

Adrianne Lenker
ChordsKeyCCapoFret 2intermediate113 BPM
★4.9(1k)

Chords in this song8

capo 2 — sounds 2 semitones higher

Intro

One, two A-one, two, three, four
   
  
  
  
  
  
    

Verse 1

You and I both know
There is nothing more to say
Chance has shut her shining eyes
And turned her face away

Chorus

Leaning on the window sill
You could write me someday and I think you will
We could see the sadness as a gift and still
Feel too heavy to hold

Verse 2

Snow falling 
I try to keep from calling
Watch the spring turn to winter
Fireflies all frozen

Chorus

The seasons go so fast
Thinking that this one was gonna last 
Maybe the question was too much to ask 

Verse 3

Been searching for your eyes
All I see is blue sky 
And that old man beats his crooked cane
It's time to let go 

Chorus

Leaning on the window sill
You could write me someday and I bet you will 
We could see the sadness as a gift and still
The seasons go so fast
Thinking that this one was gonna last 
Maybe the question was too much to ask 

Instrumental

   
  
  
  
  
  
    

Verse 4

You and I could see
Into the same eternity 
Every second brimming with a majesty 

Chorus

Oh, kiss so sweet, so fine
You could hear the music inside my mind
And you showed me a place I'll find
Even when I'm old

Chorus

Just leaning on the window sill
You could write me someday and I hope you will
We could see the sadness as a gift and still
The seasons go so fast
Thinking that this one was gonna last
Maybe the question was too much to ask 

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