Shape of things to come (1968)
Em ~ + Em
- G - A - C
Em - G
A
C
1. There‘s a new sun rising
up angry in the sky,
Em - G A
B7
and there‘s a new voice crying we‘re not afraid to die.
Em Bm Em A
Let the old world make believe
it‘s blind and deaf and dumb,
Em G A
C Em - B7
but
nothing can change the shape of things to come.
Em -
G A C
2. There are changes lyin‘ ahead in every road,
Em - G A B7
and
there are new thoughts ready and
waiting to explode.
Em Bm Em A
When tomorrow is today, the
bells may toll for some,
Em G A C Em
but
nothing can change the shape of things to come.
Dm - G
+ The future‘s coming in now, sweet
and strong,
A B7
ain‘t no one gonna hold it
back for long.
Em
- G A C
3. There are new dreams crowdin‘ out
old realities,
Em - G A B7
there‘s a revolution sweepin‘ in like a fresh new breeze.
Em Bm Em
A
Let the old world make believe
it‘s blind and deaf and dumb,
Em G
A
C
nothing
can change the shape of things,
Em G A C
nothing
can change the shape of things,
Em G A C
nothing
can change the shape of things,
Em G A C Em
nothing
can change the shape of things to come.
(orig. = capo 1st) (Max Frost
& The Troopers)