IntroGCVerseGD
In these long hours before the dawn
EmC
The wind blows shadows on the wall
GD
Some kind of storm is coming on
AmC
Some kind of veil about to fall
EmD
Even the air is quivering
C
With the promise of death and life
GDGAmC
When we cross over
GC
Into dreamtime
VerseGD
We played our hand to win or lose
EmC
And now the hour is far too late
GD
Too late to plan or get to choose
AmC
Between love's mercy and our fate
EmD
Oh, when the night comes on like this
C
I just pray there'll be some kind of guiding light
GDGAmC
When we cross over
EmDGAmC
When we cross over
CAmC
Into dreamtime
BridgeEmDAm
Close your eyes little one
Em
And sleep while you can
CBm
‘Cause you can't know ‘til dawn
AmDC
Who'll be gone and who'll be left standing
VerseGD
The light grows dim, yeah, we’re afraid
EmC
When the wolf comes round the door
GD
But it’s the price that must be paid
AmC
For taking all and wanting more
EmD
Oh, when the night comes on like this
C
Give us shelter, shelter from the storm
GDGAmC
When we cross over
EmDGAmC
When we cross over
GC
When we cross over
C
Into dreamtime
OutroAmCEmCEmCEmC
Dreamtime
EmCEmCEmC
Dreamtime
EmCEmC
Dreamtime
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