JUBILEE (Mary Chapin Carpenter) ------------------------------- [Actually in Bb; capo 3.] [Mary Chapin's chords are as follows: G=320003, C=332010, D=x00232, D11=554030, Em=022000, Em7=020000. But for some variety and texture, try playing G as 320033 and C as x32033 (actually C(9)). And play some D(9)'s in with the D's.] [Each chord is half of a 6/8 measure, or a whole 3/4 measure, depending on how you look at it.]
[intro]
[intro]
I can tell by the way you're walking
That you don't want company
I'll let you alone and I'll let you walk on
And in your own good time you'll be
Back where the sun can find you
Under the wise wishing tree
And with all of them made we'll lie under the shade
And call it a jubilee
And I can tell by the way you're talking That the past isn't letting you go [D11 here] But there's only so long you can take it all on And then the wrong's gotta be on its own
And when you're ready to leave it behind you You'll look back, and all that you'll see Is the wreckage and rust that you left in the dust
On your way to the jubilee
[instrumental]
And I can tell by the way you're listening That you're still expecting to hear Your name being called like a summons to all Who have failed to account for their doubts and their fears
They can't add up to much without you And so if it were just up to me I'd take hold of your hand, saying come hear the band
Play your song at the jubilee
[instrumental]
[instrumental]
And I can tell by the way you're searching For something you can't even name That you haven't been able to come to the table Simply glad that you came
And when you feel like this try to imagine That we're all like frail boats on the sea Just scanning the night for that great guiding light
Announcing the jubilee
And I can tell by the way you're standing With your eyes filling with tears That it's habit alone keeps you turning for home Even though your home is right here
Em7/D Where the people who love you are gathered Under the wise wishing tree May we all be considered then straight on delivered
Down to the jubilee
'Cause the people who love you are waiting C G D [hold for 1.5 measures, or 3 beats] And they'll wait just as long as need be
When we look back and say those were halcyon days
We're talking 'bout jubilee
[instrumental] G C G G C D G G. [instrumental]
WHISTLE SOLO:
[This is a guitar arrangement of the tin whistle solo; the ending follows a similar theme, but the notes are different. Improvise. The A and E strings have been left off to save space.]
