Lifeboat The Elms
Song: Lifeboat
Artist: The Elms
CD: i dont know exactly, i heard if off of a sampler
tabbed by Deren (deren_s@hotmail.com
NOTES: The Elms are AMAZING!! this song is a great tune for alternitive
worship, and could be covered as a great rock tune. I dont know
if they are singed, but they very well should be!
CHORDS USDED:
[F#5]e-x)[A5]-x)[Bm5]-x)-[D5]x)-[Asus]x
b-x)-x)-x)-x)-x
g-x)-x)-4)-7)-2
d-4)-7)-4)-7)-2 PLEASE NOTE, THAT DURRING THE CHORUS IT
a-4)-7)-2)-5)-0 WOULD BE EASIER TO HIT Bm5 ON THE TOP
E-2]-5]-x]-x]-x OF THE 7TH FRET: d-9
[a-9]
[E-7]
INTRO: F#5 A5 Bm5 A5 (four times) and then do the same with distortion.
VERSE 1: guitar one plays the chords in the intro and sings, while
guitar two picks a Asus chord and a Bm5 repeatedly:
Guitar one: F#5 A5 B5 A5
Guitar two:
e-------------------- b--2--2--2--4---4---4 g-------------------- d-0-0--0---2--2---2-- a-------------------- E--------------------
the rhythm for the chords are shown below, guitar two pick in succession
with guitar one shown above. CLEAN TONE
[F#5]When I[A5]217;m sc[B5]ared, you[A5] were my fa[F#5]ther. Wh[A5]en I cant [B5]breathe y[A5]ou are the air,
[F#5]and when I [A5]cant swi[B5]m, you are[A5] my lifeboat, [F#5]when im [A5]tired and[B5] weary yo[A5]u are
[F#5]ther[A5]e..[B5]...[A5].
CHORUS: with distortion! note the slight chord change with D5.
[F#5]And when t[A5]imes g[B5]et high a[A5]nd times get low, [F#5]you alway[A5]s let me in, [B5]on
[D5]a valued no[F#5]te. I co[A5]uld give you[B5] time al[A5]one and th[F#5]en, you[A5]’d only come and
[B5]ask me where[D5] have I been?
Ok, now follow that pattern of picking and chords for the rest of the song.
VERSE 2:
When I was weak, you were my shoulders. When I’m poor you give me a hand.
And when I cant swim, you were my lifeboat, you carried me to dry land...
CHORUS:
then this part where he sings “ah ah ah ah” allot. Just hit a Asus and
a Bm5 chord repeatedly for 4 measures.
VERSE 3:
When I’m not sure, you are my maker. Speak words, you keep me awake.
And when I cant swin, you are my lifeboat, when I’m tired and weary you
are there.....
CHORUS:
then repeat the “ahh ahha hh ahh “ part.
end on a D5
thats basicly it. Questions, comments, concerns. plz email me.
take care all.
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