Ablaze
Alanis Morissette
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inthisworld
[Capo on 1]
[Intro]G C Em7 DG C Em7 D
[Verse]G C Em7 DThe first thing that you'll notice is some separation from each otherG C Em7 DYes, it's a lie; we've been believing since time immemorialG C Em7 DThere was an apple, there was a snake, there was divisionG C Em7 D G C Em7 DThere was a split, there was a conflict in the fabric of life[Verse]G C Em7 DOne became two and then everyone was out for themselvesG C Em7 D GEveryone was pitted against each other; conflict ruled the realmC Em7 D GAll our devotions and temperaments are pulled from different wellsC Em7 D G C Em7 DThey seem to easily forget we are made, of the same cells[Chorus]G C Em7 DTo my boy; all that energy so wildG C Em7 DAll you hues; and your blues in equal measureG C Em7 DYour comings and your goings-awayG C Em7 D G C Em7 DMy mission is to keep the light in your eyes ablaze[Verse]G C Em7 D GThe second thing you'll notice is that often we think that there's not enoughC Em7 D GIt might feel dark, it might feel lonely and you'll wonder why you're hereC Em7 D GYou may be overcome with darkness and a sense of hopelessnessC Em7 D G C Em7 DBut it won't matter if you keep your core connected to the one-ness[Chorus]G C Em7 DTo my girl: oh your innocence and fireG C Em7 DWhen you reach out, I am here Hell or High WaterG C Em7 DThis nest is never going awayG C Em7 D G C Em7 DMy mission is to keep the light in your eyes ablaze[Bridge]Bm GAnd this cord is unbreakable.Em Dsus2This pilot light is there in your pocketBm GAnd this bond, beyond un-shakeableEm Dsus2 C Em7 DEven if we all forget, all at the same time,G C Em7 DIf we forget at the same time[Chorus]G C Em7 DTo my boy, my precious gentle warriorG C Em7 DTo your sweetness; And your strength and exploringG C Em7 DMay this bond stay with you through all your daysG C Em7 D G C Em7 DMy mission is to keep the light in your eyes ablaze[Chorus]G C Em7 DTo my girl: oh your innocence and fireG C Em7 DWhen you reach out, I am here Hell or High WaterG C Em7 DThis nest is never going awayG C Em7 D G C Em7 DMy mission is to keep the light in your eyes ablaze[Outro]G C Em7 D(To my boy) First thing that you'll notice is that everything is temporaryG C Em7 D(To my girl) Next that you might now is that we will always be a familyG C Em7 D(To my boy) My mission is to keep the light in your eyes ablaze