Written by John Darnielle
Intro: Eb F Verse F Bang the small rocks on the big ones Dm 'Til the small ones are sharp and clean G Gm Catch something, kill something Bb New blade cuts real keenVerse F Chew these roots for a toothache Dm Chew these ones for atmosphere Gm Dream the pleasant dreams that people dream Bb When they grow up down hereF Am Bb And then the grass grows up to cover up the fire pit and the forge F C F Half a world away from the Olduvai GorgeVerse Gm Take care of the old man F See if he's in pain Gm Have somebody stay with him Bb Comfort him when he complains F Keep to ourselves mostly Dm Few friends and fewer closer friends Gm G Lead a long life if you're lucky Bb Hope it never endsF Am Bb And then the grass grows up to cover up the fire pit and the forge F C F Half a world away from the Olduvai GorgeOutro G Bb C Bb F Gm Bb FF Am Bb And then the grass grows up to cover up the fire pit and the forge F C F Half a world away from the Olduvai Gorge