Chord Knowledge by Jacob Lee

Capo: 2nd fret Verse 1 C Sit close, let me tell you every truth I know F C I could read you poetry and prose Fmaj7 We could contemplate the syllables E7 If you so wish for it C Fmaj7 If so, let your consciousness dissolve like snow Em C Watch the branches replicate your bones Fmaj7 Place the precious palms among your own F Em Dm7 Be the water and the boat, and so I stow Pre-Chorus Em7 Every thought that lies inside of me Dm F Atop the shelves amidst my library Dm So, when you're older you may visit me Em F G When I’m at peace Chorus C Patiently I'll reach up above Fmaj7 I can see the ocean as I stare at the stars C I will place my knowledge in your hands Fmaj7 It's okay if you don’t understand just yet Verse 2 C Speak slow let me ask before I take a note May I read a couple words you wrote? F C Every page you touch the letters glow F C From the ashes do we grow? and I boast Fmaj7 I can comprehend the words you spoke F Dm7 You're the writer and the quote and now I hope Pre-Chorus Em7 Every thought that lies inside of me Fmaj7 Someday finds its way from soul to speech F Dm7 So, I may bestow a legacy Em F C Like you to me Chorus C Patiently I'll reach up above Fmaj7 I can read the ocean as I write with the stars C I will place your knowledge in my hands F C Flick a page until I understand, I do, oh Bridge F C Like trying to speak while remaining in silence Dm7 Like facing your fears without feeling frightened C I'll never know if I'm yet to try it, oh no-o-o Chorus N.C. Patiently I'll reach up above N.C. I can see the ocean as I stare at the stars N.C. I will place my knowledge in your hands N.C. Flick a page until I understand, I do, oh Chorus C Patiently I'll reach up above Fmaj7 I can read the ocean as I write with the stars C I will place your knowledge in my hands F C Flick a page until I understand, I do, oh