De Kooi

Brief Encounter E B A B Let me set the scene, she was famous and her laugh was so contagious, but anyway… E B A B She was going on ‘bout how we’re drifting ‘round the sun and always chasing bigger stars, E And how it’s all a farce. B A E But I guess we’ll make it out alive and take it on the nose. E B A B Like in Brief Encounter, they were happy, but both already married, yet they still went out. E A B A The second time we saw she tried to end it with a fall, but couldn’t do it, not on the track… E So thanks for coming back. B A E I guess we made out alive now take it on the nose. *Outtro elk akkoord de helft korter: E B A B E B A B E Walk it Off Intro: C D G C G G Am Well I know that it’s tricky, but when it’s time to rip the bandage off, C D G Don’t listen to the whispers, or think of how you’ll miss her, it’s enough G Am Oh it is a wonder, you didn’t buckle under the strain. C D G Your hope is overrated, but appreciated all the same. C D G And although it might be tough it is happening today. C D G C D G C G Take a deep breath, walk it off, or else just walk away. G Am Well there’s no returning, the island was burning when we packed. C D G When big ships start sinking, they’re causing a rippling effect. G Am I always used to day that I’d move up to the countryside one day. C D G But isn’t it a pity, when you’ve grown to love the city you live in. C D G And although it might be tough it is happening today. C D G C D G C G C D G C GDG Take a deep breath, walk it off, or else just walk away. To Ron Intro: A A Bm E Her bloodshot eyes took all the color from her lips. A E Have you seen what she did to Ron? A Bm E It’s on the carpet and it’s all over his sheets. A E E7 Everything went wrong. D A E A A7 He can’t take it anymore, and she couldn’t face it. Let it all out, before it’s too late. D A E A A_ Keep the safety on the door, she can’t break it. Close it off, to make it quick. Bm E Once on the subway train oh that girl was just his type. A E And they know this all too well. A Bm E “You’re going out with her, oh I see through your lies!”, A ...E E7 Out in public she started to yell. D A E A A7 “You can’t fake it anymore, I can trace it.”. Let it all out, before it’s too late. D A E A Keep the safety on the door, she can’t break it. Close it off, to make it quick. E A Close it off, to make it quick. Guidelines G Am D7 G Would it make it easier, to understand? G Am D D7 G If I were to give you guidelines, a helping hand? G Am D7 G Don’t go urging me, or come on too strong G Am D D7 G There’s no more flirt in me, but we could get along. G Am D7 G G-Ges-Em And don’t get bored of me, or not too fast. Am D D7 G Don’t you know that we’re supposed to make the good times last G Am D7 G My back is against the wall, I can’t move. G Am D D7 G Guess you cut off more, than I can chew. G Am D7 G You’re so close to me, I can smell your face, G Am D D7 G Walk all over me, but keep it in good taste. Solo: G Am D7 G G-Ges-Em Am D D7 G Am D7 G G-Ges-Em And don’t get bored of me, or not too fast, Am D D7 G Don’t you know that we’re supposed to make the good times last. G Am D7 G G-Ges-Em You’ll get over me, have a blast, Am D D7 G D.D.D7.D7.G Don’t you know that we’re supposed to make the good times last. Hold my Tongue C F G C We spoke of never speaking, but half-way down the road the buzzing and the beeping overflowed. C F When never turned to someday, and certainty to hope, G C Somehow there was the feeling we could cope. F C All the days we felt so light, were now so out of sight, F C And I do not know what will happen down the line. F C C/B A7 But the time may never come, for us to get along. G F C Until then I’ll have to hold my tongue. C F G C Imperfections, courtesy of time. There’s lines in all directions, and circles ‘round my eyes. C F G C So before I let you in, there is a need to fix, whatever is within my bagga tricks. F C Oh in days of Auld Lang Syne, it was a different time, F C And there’s no way to know what will happen down the line. F C C/B A7 But the day me never come, for us to get along, G F C Until then I guess I'll hold my tongue. G F C Yes until then I’ll have to hold my tongue. Brief Encounter (Reprise) E B A E E B A E E B A E E B A E Lighten up everybody, it seems we made it out alive by taking it on the nose. E B A B When everything is sound, and it’s oak and iron bound, like a barrel rolling into ballad town. E B A E So lighten up everybody, it seems we made it out alive by taking it on the nose. E B When all of this is done, you know we could be having fun. A B And if everything’s OK. I’ll make it up to you one day E B A E So lighten up everybody, it seems we made it out alive by taking it on the nose. E B A E *paar keer herhalen tot iedereen uitgespeeld is Records on the Shelf C Em F C Em F C I can tell, you put your records on the shelf like your books, they’re ordered by their looks, Em F C F G And not the spins they’ve had. Or how many pages you have read. C Em F C Em F C Make it seem, there is nothing in between yourself, and everybody else, Em F C F G You’re so grounded, and yet so unaware of your surroundings. F C F C You won’t come back, I know this. You were always bound to leave. F C But you gotta have respect, for those who’ve always noticed. Dm G Dm G_ For the people in the scene, and the possibilities. C Em F C Em F C Write a song, you are meant to sing along, out loud. Try and make your parents proud. Em F C F G Hit the radio, and invite them to your release show. F C F C You won’t come back, I know this. You were always bound to leave. F C Oh but you gotta have respect, for those who’ve always noticed. Dm G Dm G _ C For the people in the scene, and the possibiliti e s. Roses D Em G A D You make another friend, and the roses in your garden, they bloom again. D Em G A But they don’t stand a chance, there isn’t enough room for another man. *Dit stukje langer op de G blijven en korter op de A: D Em G A D Em G A D Em G A D Here naked in the sand, the outlines of your body to understand. D Em G A And I would lend a hand, if I weren’t to self-conscious to stand. *Dit stukje langer op de G blijven en korter op de A: D Em G A D Em G A Solo/lapsteel part: Bm A G D Bm A G A D Em G A D The metal in your face, it only makes me think of better days. D Em G A When I was in the race, I know I had a shot at his place *Dit stukje langer op de G blijven en korter op de A: D Em G A D Em G A D_ en dan klaar Cheekbones G F G F G F G F G F G F All throughout the winter, you try to change the weather. G F G F Though it will make it easier, it won’t make it better. G F G F Cheekbones made of plastic, slits above your eyelids G F G F Oh it feels fantastic now,to be born this way, without a touch. G F G Born this way, without a touch, oh no. C G F C Only a coward turns to the mob. What do you want from me? C G F G F G F G F It always comes out on top. Everyone to me. G F G F G F I am on the inside, tapping against the window pane. It sounds too blue to sing. C G F C Are you ready for the news? It’s cold outside, you see. C G F G Put your coat on, tie your shoes. Everyone to me. Outro: C G F x4 Water Intro C F G C F Get the pillow from the bed, I love to see you climb F G C Do not worry about the mess, I’ll clean up when there’s time. C F Making plans in your own head, it can be half the fun F G C If only half of what I’ve said was half of what I’ve done. F C And I know it can’t be right now, to get out there again. G C I don’t want you to get your hopes up, because the chances are so slim. F C And through many sleepless night, the river draws me in, G F C ‘Cause there’s something in the water that makes me want to swim. G F C There is something in the water that makes me want to swim. Intro C F G C F So many years apart, it seems like it’s forever. F G C And I don't wanna try this hard, to make it feel like never. C F You don’t need too many friends when you’re in my crowd. F G C But they get so intense, they drink till they pass out. F C And I know it can’t be right now, to get out there again. G C I don’t want you to get your hopes up, because the chances are so slim. F C And through many sleepless night, the river draws me in, G F C ‘Cause there’s something in the water that makes me want to swim. G F C There is something in the water that makes me want to swim. Out of Focus C Am C Am I’m falling in and out of focus. There’s something in the air. F C G Don’t pretend you didn’t notice, it’s there. C Am C Am The room was full of laughter and the glasses full of beer. F C G Put them on my liver, bring that bottle over here. F C And I know that it won’t make it easier, F C We’re only moving closer to the box. F C I will fade, and be forgotten, F G C And whatever it took was all I’ve got. C Am C Am Oh it’s a barroom in the morning, a tumble down the stairs, F C G When all the rules are bogus and unfair. C Am C Am So let’s go to that restaurant where they give us free desert, F C G There’s no need to eat it fast my head already hurts. F C And I know that it won’t make it easier, F C We’re only moving closer to the box. F C I will fade, and be forgotten, F G C A7 F G C A7 F G C And whatever it took was all I’ve got. Rearrange D D G D You get so stressed about it, you’ll make it everybody’s game, and I’m in the middle. D D G D Just wrap your head around it. Have you ever tried to rearrange? I don’t want to meddle. A G D G A D A G G A D There is so much more to me. I don’t even know how to get on with people like you. D D G D Oh man there’s nothing better, yeah nothing will ever overweigh, being in the saddle. D D G D And when you make an effort, and train that artificial gate, you might win a medal. A G D There is so much more to me… G A D A G A D Try to find, what makes you feel alive, and put your hopes up on a stand G A D A G A D Try to find, someone who shares your language, and put those hopes up on a stand. G A D A G G A D *herhalen tot het niet meer leuk is, en dan nog 1 rondje.