Intro
D C Em
G
One by one, they followed the sun
G
One by one, until there were none
Em D G
Two by two, to their lovers they flew
Em D G
Two by two, into the foggy dew
G
Three by three, they danced on the sea
G
Four by four, they danced on the shore
Em D G
Five by five, they tried to survive
Em D G
Six by six, they were playing with tricks
C
How many paths did they try and fail?
G
How many of their brothers and sisters lingered in jail?
C
How much poison did they inhale?
G D
How many black cats crossed their trail?
G
Seven by seven, they headed for heaven
G
Eight by eight, they got to the gate
Em D G
Nine by nine, they drank the wine
Em D G
Ten by ten, they drank it a-gain
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C
How many tomorrows have they given away?
G
How many compared to yesterday?
C
How many more without any reward?
G D
How many more can they afford?
G
Two by two, they stepped into the ark
G
Two by two, they step in the dark
Em D G
Three by three, they’re turning the key
Em D G
Four by four, they turn it some more
G
One by one, they follow the sun
G
Two by two, to another rendezvous)
Em D G
Four by four, they're losing the war
Em D G
Five by five, can't stand and stay a-live
G
Six by six ...
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