A Diamond and a Tether
Artist:Death Cab For Cutie
Listen to the song for the timing, it has a few odd pauses or extra beats
for some of the chords. Hope you enjoy!
e-3--0--0--0--2--2--0
b-3--1--1--0--3--0--2
g-0--0--2--0--2--2--0
d-0--2--2--2--0--1--2
a-2--3--0--2--x--2--0
E-3--x--x--x--x--x--x
Pity, take pity on me
Because I'm not half the man that I should be
I'm always turning to run
From the people I should not be afraid of
And darling, you should know
That I have fantasies about being alone
It's like love is a lesson
That I can't learn
So I make the same mistakes at each familiar turn
Chorus:
I know you can't hold out forever
Waiting on a diamond and a tether
From a boy who won't swim
Who won't dip his toe in
Just to keep you here with him
I've got this habit I abhor
When we go out, I'm always watching the door
As if there's someone I'm going to see
Who could out-do the things that you do to me
I know you can't hold out forever
Waiting on a diamond and a tether
From a boy who won't fly
Who won't take to the skies
If he thinks you're about to say goodbye
( Instrumental break )
Pity, take pity on me
cause I'm not half the man that I should be
And I don't blame you, you've had enough
With all these empty promises and countless bluffs
I know you can't hold out forever
Waiting on a diamond and a tether
From a boy who won't jump
When he's falls in love
He just stands with his toes on the edge
And he waits for it to disappear again