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