GD
I used to be a Pharisee,
EmCD
Cynical and wise, telling rich ungodly lies Of humanity
GD
But in the marketplace was seated, a cripple with a lyre.
AmD
I looked at him and said "I've been rich but so unhappy,
C
What sets your soul on fire?"
DGD
And he said "Look upon me, brother, I'm a man with piece of mind,
EmGC
You know I've never been good at nothing
D
But the words I wrought in rhyme,
GD
But I've a good woman to feed me, and friends to share a brew.
AmD
And evenings we sit around and sing together,
CG
and it could be the same for you", if you...
[Chorus]
CDG
Just hold on, to young friends you made of old,
CDG
And cleave to the woman who keeps us whole,
CD
And keep a warm fire for all your friends,
AmBm
who come in from the cold,
AmC
I love you all as brothers,
AmC
and I don't even know their names,
AmD
For you this must sound different,
DG
but for us it always stays the same...
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G
Tonight the smoke is rising, from around the room,
AmCD
And judging from the warmth of smells from the kitchen,
GD
There'll be supper ready soon... And our table's set for twenty,
GD
room for more if they should come,
AmCD
And later on we'll pass around the wine for our pleasure,
AmBm
and sing until the morning comes
[Chorus]
CDG
Just hold on, to young friends you made of old,
CDG
And cleave to the woman who keeps us whole,
CD
And keep a warm fire for all your friends,
AmBm
who come in from the cold,
AmC
I love you all as brothers,
AmC
and I don't even know their names,
AmD
For you this must sound different,
DG
but for us it always stays the same...