Written by Arcade Fire
Intro: Am F C x 2 Am F Em G C(/F/C) Verse: Am F C The king’s taken back the throne. Am F C The useless seed is sown. Am F Em When they say they’re cutting off the phone, G C(/F/C) i tell ‘em you’re not home. Am F C No place to hide, Am F C You were fighting as a soldier on their side. Am F Em You’re still a soldier in your mind, G C(/F/C) Though nothing’s on the line. Am F C You say it’s money that we need, Am F C as if we’re only mouths to feed. Am F Em i know no matter what you say, G C(/F/C) There are some debts you’ll never pay.Repeat: Verse x 2 Chorus Verse x 2 ChorusAm Em Working for the church F C while your family dies. Am Em You take what they give you F C and you keep it inside. Am Em F C Every spark of friendship and love G will die without a home. Am Em Am G C(/F/C) Hear the soldier groan, “We’ll go at it alone.”