[ Предположительная тональность: G ] Verse 1: (D I sat me down to write a simple story G Which maybe in the end became a song Ebdim In trying to find the words which might begin it D I found these were the thoughts I'd brought along Verse 2: At first I sought to be an anchor I gathered up my fears to ride me round But then I clearly saw my own delusion And found my struggles further brought me down Verse 3: In starting out I thought to go exploring And set my foot upon the nearest road In vain I looked to find the promised turning But only saw how far I was from home Bridge: B In searching I forsook the paths of learning B And sought instead to find some pirate's gold B In fighting I did hurt those dearest to me G Still no hidden truths could I unfold Instrumental break: organ solo (chord progression as per last two lines of verse) Verse 4: I sat me down to write a simple story Which maybe in the end became a song The words have all been read by one before me We're taking turns in trying to pass them on G [N.C.] Oh, we're taking turns in trying to pass them on Coda: piano (chords and rests as indicated): Am / } / } / } / } / } / } / } / } band enters; continue to fade: C