The piper’s call (2024)     (video)

 

    D - E   - D - E

 

    D

1.     Take these binds everlasting,

E                                                      D

    can't undo that voodoo that you do.

                                                   - E

    And the knots that we fasten        will not work themselves loose.

Am                   D      - Am                                B7

    Whatever it takes,         steer clear of the snakes.

 

   D                                                                    E 

2.    The road to hell is paved with gold they'll tell you,

D                                                                  E

    all the things that you don't need they'll sell you.

Am                           D                  - Am                  B7

    Your conscience uncontrolled         and beauty to behold.

 

Em                     D              C

    The promise of eternal youth,

                    Em                    D          C      - D - C - D

the spoils of fame, a carpe diem attitude.

 

    D                                                                 E

3.    The flames are high, thе piper's call contagious,

D                                                                E

    a fixer who will numb your pain, and strangenеss.

D                                                               E

    The wheels are hot, the hangover outrageous,

D                                                             E

    the dealer, he will trade your soul for favours.

Am                            D               - Am                  B7

    But you'll reap what you saw          as I found long ago.

 

          Em      D               C

The promise of eternal youth,

                    Em                    D          C  - D - C - D

the spoils of fame, a carpe diem attitude.

 

+  D - E - D - E (4x)

 

(orig. = capo 3rd)    (David Gilmour)