Mgmt – Congratulations chords
Chords:
I know it's not even out yet, but this song is amazing so I had to tab it. Good job to whoever figured out these lyrics. These are the chords I refer to in the tab:G F#/G Em D C B/C Am G7 C7e|--3----2-----0---------0----0----0-----1------0----------------------------|B|--0----0-----0----3----1----1----1-----0------1----------------------------|G|--0----0-----0----2----0----0----2-----0------3----------------------------|D|--0----0-----2----0----2---------2-----0------2----------------------------|A|--2----------2---------3----2----0-----2------3----------------------------|E|--3----2-----0-------------------------3-----------------------------------|The verse is just a simple chord progression: *Note: The chords are pretty much above the exact syllables of each lyric. Verse 1:G F#/G Em D Dead in the waterC B/C AmIt's not a paid vacationG F#/G Em D C The sons and daughters of city officialsB/C AmAttend demonstrationsG F#/G Em D It's hardly a sink or swimC B/C AmWhen all is well if the ticket sellsBreak 1: G F#/G Em D C B/C Am Am Verse 2:G F#/G Em D Out with a wimperC B/C AmIt's not a blaze of gloryG F#/G Em You look down from your templeD C B/C AmAs people endeavor to make it a storyG F#/G Em D And chisel a marble wordC B/C AmBut all is lost if it's never heardBreak 2: G C7 G G7 Chorus:CBut I've got someone to make reportsDThat tell me how my money's spentCTo book my stays and draw my blindsDSo I can't see what's really thereDAnd all I need's a great big congratulationsG F#/G Em D C B/C Am Am Just repeat for the rest of the song: Verse 3: I'll keep your dreams You pay attention for me As strange as it seems I'd rather dissolve than have you ignore me The ground may be moving fast But I tied my boots to a broken mast Break 1 Verse 4: The difference is clear You throw it in your cauldron Rust and veneer, dusk and dawn Steinways and Baldwins You start with a simple stock of all the waste And salt to taste Break 2 Chorus 2: But damn my luck and damn these friends That keep on combing back their smiles I save my grace with half-assed guilt And lay down the quilt upon the lawn Spread my arms and soak up congratulations Word.