Blur - Sticks And Stones

Capo: 3rd fret

[Intro]
Em

[Verse 1]
Em
Chaos on a Friday
Em
I tip-toe by
Em
No need to get excited
Em
I step outside
Em
Smooth exterior
D
Mess inside
C
Fight the inferior
G A
Across city lines

[Chorus]
Bm B7
It’s written over my face
Em
No sleep zone
Bm B7
Open up my suitcase
Em
Sticks and stones

[Interlude]
Em

[Verse 2]
Em
Iron filings
Em D
Breathe ’em right in
C
Catch my breath
G A Em
Air too thin
Em
Floating in the darkness (floating in the darkness)
D
Talking to the ghosts (talking to the ghosts)
C G
The ones that want you dead (the ones that want you dead are the)
A
Are the ones you love the most (ones you love most)

[Chorus]
Bm B7
It’s written over my face
Em
No sleep zone
Bm B7
Open up my suitcase
Em
Sticks and stones

[Interlude]
Em D C G A

[Bridge]
Em
Sticks and stones
Em
Breaking bones
D C
But my words survive
G A G
I’m alive
A Em
Why do I want to be released?
G A
You’re the past, not the future

[Chorus]
Bm B7
It’s written over my face
Em
No sleep zone
Bm B7
Open up my suitcase
Em
Sticks and stones

[Outro]
Em