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The Holy Fool by Jonathan Byrd
The Holy Fool
Tuning:E A D G B E
Capo:no capo
*Bb9 is technically Bb9/A and the chord chart doesn't quite reflect that but it
is worth noting!
[Intro]
A9 Em D A9
Em D A9
[Verse 1]
A9 Em D A9
The Holy Fool whispers a warning.
EM D A9
The sky is dusty red.
A9 Em G D
From his lips, the voice of a child.
F C Em* Bb9*
He turns from the sun and bows to the maiden moon
[Verse 2]
A9 Em D A9
Born again, like waves on the ocean,
EM D A9
foxfire burning blue.
A9 Em G D
A sea of wine stirred by the stars,
F C Em* Bb9*
the siren song at home in his holy heart
[Bridge]
Em G Dm Am
In his hands, a jimsonweed wilting.
F C G
Who is the poison for?
G Bm Dm Am F C
In his mind, a garden in bloom, the cry of a loon,
G F Dm
a ragged old pilgrim's song.
[Verse 3]
A9 Em D A9
Up ahead, a hold in the hillside
EM D A9
a grave he dug himself.
A9 Em G D
His only coat hangs on the stone.
F C Em* Bb9*
Shrouded in dreams, sky-clad he wanders still.
[Verse 4]
A9 Em D A9
The holy fool sleeps through the sermon,
EM D A9
and dreams of God instead.
A9 Em G D
The angels come and cover his eyes,
F C Em* Bb9*
old as the moon, red as the rising Sun
[End]
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