Chord On Distant Shores by Five Iron Frenzy

Em D G A C D G B i have been scarred so deep by life and cold despair , Em D G A C D G and brittle bones were broken far beyond repair . no chords here i have leveled lies so deep , the truth may never find . and inside my faithless heart , i stole things never mine . Em D G A C D G B if mercy falls upon the broken and the poor , Em D G A C D G dear father , i will see you , there on distant shores . Em D G A C D G B i have toiled for countless years and ever felt the cost , Em D G A and i’ve been burned by this world’s cold , C D G like leaves beneath the frost . no chords here on my knees i’ve crawled to you , bleeding myself dry . but the price of life is more , than i could ever buy . // most of what follows here is melodies and whatnot . get a tab to follow from here on = // and off of the blocks , i was headstrong and proud , at the front of the line for the card - carrying , highbrowed . with both eyes fastened tight , yet unscarred from the fight . running at full tilt , my sword pulled from its hilt . it’s funny how these things can slip away , our frail deeds , the last will wave good - bye . it’s funny how the hope will bleed away , the citadels we build and fortify . good - bye . night came and i broke my stride , i swallowed hard , but never cried . when grace was easy to forget , i’d denounce the hypocrites , casting first stones , killing my own . you would unscale my blind eyes , and i stood battered , but more wise , fighting to accelerate , shaking free from crippling weight . with resilience unsurpassed , i clawed my way to you at last . and on my knees , i wept at your feet , i finally believed , that you still loved me . healing hands of god have mercy on our unclean souls once again . jesus christ , light of the world , burning bright within our hearts forever . freedom means love without condition , without beginning or an end . here’s my heart , let it be forever yours , only you can make every new day seem so new .