The Hold Steady – Lord Im Discouraged chords
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This is my first post. I couldn't an accurate chord chart so I decided to make my own, then I didn't want to keep it to myself because this song/album/band is amazing!This is all original (I didn't copy and paste, or read anyone else's transcription) I think it is at least 95% accurate. My spelling of "whine" is intentional. Inbox me for questions/comments. Intro: E - F#m - B - A x4 Verse 1:E F#mLord, I'm discouraged,B Athe circles have sucked in her eyes.E F#mLord, I'm discouraged,B Aher new friends have shadowed her life.E F#mLord, I'm discouraged,B Ashe ain't come out dancin' for some time.E F#mI tried to light candlesBbut they burned down to nothin'.AShe keeps comin' up withChorus:E D2 A EExcuses, and half truths, and fortified whine.E D2 A EExcuses, and half truths, and fortified whine.E D2 A EExcuses, and half truths, and fortified whine.E D2There's a house on the south side,A Eshe stays there for days at a time.Verse 2: E - F#mB I know I'm no angel,AI ain't been bowed that way.E F#mCan't you hear her?BShe's that sweet missing song birdAwhen the choir sings on Sunday.E F#mAnd I'm almost busted,B Abut I bought back the jewelry she sold.E F#mAnd I come to your alterBand then there's just nothin'Aand she keeps insistin'Chorus:E D2the sutures and bruisesA Eare none of my buisness.E D2She says that she's sick,A Ebut she won't get specific.E D2the sutures and bruisesA Eare none of my buisness.E D2This guy from the north sideA Ecomes down to visit.E D2The visits, they only takeA Efive or six minutes.Solo:E - F#m - B - A x 4 E - F#m - A Bridge: F#m - A - Bm x4F#m A Lord I'm sorryBmto question your wisdom,F#m A Bm but my faith has been waverin'.F#m A Won't you show me a sign?BmLet me know that your listening.F#m - A - Bm Chorus:E D2 AExcuses, and half truths, and fortified whine.E D2 AExcuses, and half truths, and fortified whine.E D2 AExcuses, and half truths, and fortified whine.E D2 I know it's unlikelyAshe'll ever be mine.E D2 ASo I mostly just pray she don't die.I also have some interesting theories on the meaning of the album if you're interested. Enjoy!