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