One of the most beautiful and haunting songs ever written. The original and best version
Kate and Anna McGarrigle, written by Anna.
I couldn?t find the proper version anywhere, so here?s my attempt. Hywel
Written in Eb ? Capo on 3rd fret.
/E ? play with open high E string
CG/EG
Some say a heart is just like a wheel,
EmAm
When you bend it, you can't mend it.
DmAm
And my love for you is like a sinking ship
DmF/EG/EC
And my heart is on that ship out in mid ocean.
CG/EG
They say that death is a tragedy;
EmAm
It comes once and it's over.
DmAm
But my only wish is for that deep dark abyss,
DmF/EG/EC
'Cause what's the use of living with no true lover?
DFGCECG/EG
When harm is done no love can be won,
EmAm
I know it happens frequently.
DmAm
What I can't understand, Oh please God hold my hand,
DmF/EG/EC
Why it should have happened to me.
AmDmG
And it's only love, and it's only love.
F/EDmGC
That can wreck a human being and turn him inside out
Dm/EFGC
That can wreck a human being and turn him inside out.
CG/EG
Some say a heart is just like a wheel,
EmAm
When you bend it, you can't mend it.
DmAm
And my love for you is like a sinking ship
DmF/EG/EC
And my heart is on that ship out in mid ocean.
AmF/EDmG
And it's only love, and it's only love.
CF/EGC
And it's only love, and it's only love.
AmF/EDmG
And it's only love, and it's only love.
CF/EGC
And it's only love, and it's only love
Kate and Anna's website - http://www.latribu.ca/mcgarrigle/index_1024.html