Intro 6/4 | G | 4/4 | Am | 6/4 | D | 4/4 | G | Verse 1 (Key Change to C) C G In a paradise, now rotten to the core, G C there's a jungle lost in deafening acts of war. C F Where the people throng the road to fly away, C Dm G life's torn to pieces day by day. Verse 2 C G Crowded river boats defy a blistering sun G C to a nowhere land, my God, what have they done? C F While the waves are rolling high the end is near C G C and she is crying, a cry of fear. Chorus F C Cambodian girl, dry your eyes and turn it over, G C one day you're homeward bound, back to the sun. F C Cambodian girl, lay your head upon my shoulder, C G C once you will be back where you belong. Verse 3 C G But the darkest hour is right before the dawn, G C they await so afraid, but carry on. C F There's a light, a ray of hope, and no more grief, C G C a new tomorrow, a land of make believe. Chorus F C Cambodian girl, dry your eyes and turn it over, G C one day you're homeward bound, back to the sun. F C Cambodian girl, lay your head upon my shoulder, C G C once you will be back where you belong. End-Chorus F C Cambodian girl, dry your eyes and turn it over, G C one day you're homeward bound, back to the sun. F C Cambodian girl, lay your head upon my shoulder, C G once you will be back where you be - Outro 1 long. Outro 1 6/4 | C | 4/4 | Dm | 6/4 | G | 4/4 | C | Outro 2 (Key Change to D) | D | A | A | D | | D | G | D A | D ||
