…NEW BIOGRAPHY… by Van Morrison

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from ‘Back On Top’ (1999)

CAPO 3rd FRET

(Original Key: Eb)

Intro:

C Am, F G (x2)

Verse 1:

See you’ve got the new bi-ography,
Where did they get the info from?
Same as before; some so-called friends,
Who claim to have known me then.

Verse 2:

How come they’ve got such good memories,
When I can’t even re-member last week?
Got to question where they’re coming from,
What knowledge of me is it that they speak?

Bridge 1:

So far away, way back when,
The people that claim to have known me then.

Chorus 1:

They’re not on my wavelength and it’s such a shame,
That they have to play the name game.
The fame game, oh, the name game.
Lord, it’s a cryin’ shame, Lord, tell me what’s to blame?

Verse 3:

Reinvented all the stories they know,
Give them all a different slant.
What is it that they’re really looking for?
Just a hobby on the internet.

Bridge 2:

So far away, way back when,
The people that claim to have known me then.

Chorus 2:

They’re not on my wavelength and it’s such a shame,
That they have to play the name game.
The fame game, oh, the name game.
Lord, it’s a cryin’ shame, Lord, tell me what’s to blame?

Sax Solo:

C Am, F G (x2)

Break:

If they didn’t really know me way back,
How can they know me now in any respect?
It’s a pity they don’t feel the pain,
That they should pay the price to play, to play…

Chorus 3:

The fame game, oh, the name game.
Lord, it’s a cryin’ shame, Lord, tell me what’s to blame?

Chorus 4:

They’re not on my wavelength and it’s such a shame,
That they have to play, have to play…
The fame game, oh, the name game.
Lord, it’s a cryin’ shame,
Lord, tell me what’s to blame? They keep on playin’…

The fame game, oh, the name game.
Lord, it’s a cryin’ shame,
Lord, tell me what’s to blame? They keep on playin’…
The fame game, oh, the name game.
Lord, it’s a cryin’ shame,
Lord, tell me what’s to blame? They keep on playin’…

The fame game, oh, the name game.
Lord, it’s a cryin’ shame,
Lord, tell me what’s to blame? They keep on playin’…

Outro:

C Am, F G

(Repeat to Fade)

CHORD DIAGRAMS:

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x32010 x02210 133211 320003

Van Morrison – Real Real Gone (The Philosopher’s Stone)
The chords are above the words they are strummed in coordination with. It’s a
simple four count for each chord. Listen to the song to get the Van sound down in your singing.

I’m real real gone
I got hit by a bow and arrow
You got me down to the very marrow
You’re a friend of mine And I’m real real gone
On the radio
Music coming and I hear Sam cooke’s voice
Well I know I don’t have any choice
That’s the way it is And I’m real, real real gone, man
I can’t stand up by myself
Don’t you know, baby, I need your help
You’re a friend of mine And I’m real real gone, alright
Well, I’m dancing
Dancing till my, till my body’s soaking wet
Till I’m completely wet with sweat
Once I’ve started I’m just real real gone, man
I got hit by a bow and arrow
Got me down to the very marrow
You’re a friend of mine, and i’m Real gone, man
Well the music’s playing On the radio
And the night is filled with space
With my fingertips I touch your face
You’re a friend of mine And i’m, I’m real real gone
Help me stand up
Help me stand up All by myself
Don’t you know, baby, I need your help
You’re a friend of mine And I’m real, I’m real real gone
Real gone
I got hit by a bow and arrow

fades out

Produced by Ariana Basco
Enjoy in Peace, Love & Positivity!

We didn’t know no better, and they said it could be worse
Some people thought it was blessing
Other people think that it’s a curse
It’s a choice between fact and fiction
And the whole world has gone astray
That’s why there’s no religion, no religion, no religion here today

And there's no straight answers
Of what this thing called love is all about
Some say it’s unconditional
Other people just remain in doubt
Well I cleaned up my diction, I had nothing left to say
Except there’s no religion, no religion, no religion here today

And they ask what hate is
It’s just the other side of love
Some people want to give their enemies
Everything they think that they deserve
Some say why don’t you love your neighbours
Go ahead, turn the other cheek
But there’s nobody on this planet that can ever be so meek
And I can’t bleed for you
You have to do it your own way
And there’s no religion, no religion, no religion here today

And they ask what hate is
It’s just the other side of love
Some people want to give their enemies
Everything they think that they deserve
Some say why don’t you love your neighbours
Go ahead, turn the other cheek
But there’s nobody on this planet that can ever be so meek
And I can’t bleed for you
You have to do it your own way
And there’s no religion, no religion, no religion here today

And there’s no mystery, and there’s nothing hidden
And there’s no religion here today
And there’s no religion, no religion, no religion here today

…SLIM SLOW SLIDER… by Van Morrison

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from ‘Astral Weeks’ (1968)

Verse 1:

Slim Slow Slider; horse you ride, white as snow.
Slim Slow Slider; horse you ride, is white as snow.
Tell it everywhere you go.

Verse 2:

Saw you walking, down by the Ladbroke Grove, this morning.
Saw you walking, down by the Ladbroke Grove, this morning.
Catching pebbles for some sandy beach; you’re out of reach.

Verse 3:

Saw you early this morning, with your brand new boy, and your Cadillac.
Saw you early this morning, with your brand new boy, and your Cadillac.
You’re gone for something, and I know you won’t be back.

Verse 4:

I know you’re dying, baby, and I know you know it, too.
I know you’re dying, and I know you know it, too.
Every time I see you; I just don’t know what to do.

CHORD DIAGRAMS:

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320003 x32010

Intro
G Am quick slide down two frets and back to Am G

Let us free you from the pain
Let us see you smile a-gain
Let us unlock all the chains
You’re brokenhearted

Verse 2:

Let us help you to forget
Let us help you unlock it
It’s not nearly time to quit
You’ve only started

You’ve gotta

Chorus:

Sit down, funny face
Let your laughter fill the room

Light up your golden smile
Take a-way all your misery and gloom

Let your laughter fill the room
Let your laughter fill the room

Verse 2:

Let us shake you by the hand
Let us help you understand
Take your head out of the sand
And shake it free now

Let us help you to go on
We are here to lean upon
Now you know exactly just who
you want to be now
(Come on)

Chorus

Verse 3:

Let us lift you up on high
See the twinkle in your eye
Raise your head up to the sky
and say it’s easy

Hey let the trumpets ring it
Let the angels sing it
Let your pretty feet go dancing
Let your worn out mind go prancing

Chorus

Coda:

Let your laughter fill the room
Let your laughter fill the room
Let your laughter fill the room
Let your laughter fill the room

Capo: 3rd Fret

I can hear the sound of violins, I can hear the piper play
And every time the song begins, you just steal my heart away
The journey’s longer than I thought, my love
There’s lots of things get in the way
But every time I think of you, you just steal my heart away

Just like a morning in May, like this, see the heather on the hill[C/B]
There’s a place way up the mountainside where the world keeps standing still

Just like the sunshine after rain, I’ll come
To be with you will save the day
‘Cause I know when I’m with you again, you just steal my heart away

Just like a morning in May, like this, see the heather on the hill[C/B]
There’s a place way up the mountainside where the world keeps standing still

Just like the sunshine after rain, I’ll come
To be with you will save the day
‘Cause I know when I’m with you again, you just steal my heart away
‘Cause I know when I’m with you again, you just steal my heart away
‘Cause I know when I’m with you again, you just steal my heart away
‘Cause I know when I’m with you again, you just steal my heart away

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or research.

Van Morrisson
Moondance
“These Dreams Of you”
By Sam Stewart
My friend (Dennis) taught me this. Here is the way I play it.
If you play by yourself, I think this fits well. You can

G: 320033 D: x00232
G69: 302033 Em: 02200x
G9: 303033 C: x32010
C#+9: x43020

[G/G69/G/G69/G] I dreamed you paid your dues in Canada
[C#+9]Left me to come [G/G69/G/G69/G]through
I headed for the right way
I [C#+9]knew exactly just what to [G/G69/G/G69/G]do
I dreamed we played cards in the dark
A[C#+9]nd you lost and you [G/G69/G/G69/G]lied
Wasn’t very hard to do
But[C#+9] hurt me deep down [G/G69/G/G69/G]inside

Chorus:
Mmmmmm, these dreams of [G/G69/G/G69]you
So real and so [G/G69/G/G69]true
These dreams of [G/G69/G/G69]you
So real So [G/G69/G9/G69/G]true

My back was up against the wall
And you slowly just walked away
You never really heard my call
When I cried out that way
With my face against the sun
You pointed out for me to go
Then you said I was the one
Had to reap what you did sow

Chorus:

Bridge:
And hush-a-bye, don’t ever think about it[G69/G/G69]
Go to sleep don’t ever say one wor[G69/G/G69]d
Close you eyes, you are an angel sent down from [G/G69/G9/G69/G]above

And Ray Charles was shot down
But he got up to do his best
A crowd of people gathered round
To the question answered “yes”
And you slapped me on face
I turned around the other cheek
you couldn’t really stand the pace
And I would never be so meek

Chorus:

Bridge:

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[Verse 1]
I’ve been searching a long time,
For someone …exactly like you,
I been travelling all a – round the world,
Waiting for you …to come through!

Someone like you …make it all worth while,
Someone like you …keep me satis – f[C/D]ied,
Someone exactly like …you![C/D]

[Verse 2]
I’ve been travelling a hard road,
Maybe looking for someone exactly like you,
I been carrying my heavy load-—,
Waiting for the light to come shining—- through!

Someone like you …make it all worth while,
Someone like you …make me satis – [C/D]fied,
Someone ex – actly like you![C/D]

[Verse 3]
I’ve been doing …some soul search – ing,
To find out where you are at,
I’ve been looking down the high – way,
In all kinds of foreign lands!

Someone like you …make it all worth while,
Someone like you …keep me sat[C/D]isfied,
Someone ex - actly like you![C/D]

[Verse 4]
I’ve— been …all a – round the world,
Marching to the beat of a different drum,
But just lately I have …realised,
Baby, the best …is yet to come![Em7/D]

Some[D7sus2/A] -one like you …make it all worth while,
Someone like a -you …make me sa[C/D]tisfied,
Someone ex – actly like you![C/D]

Someone ex – actly …like you,[C/D]
Someone ex – actly …like you,[C/D]
The best is yet to come,[C/D]
Oh, the best is yet to come-—-,[C/D]
Someone ex – actly …like you![C/D]

[Suggestion for ending]

Someone ex – actly …like a – you——–!

(Intro)

When I hear that robin sing, Well I know it’s coming on spring
Ooo-we and we’re starting a new life

I’ve been shoveling the snow away, Working hard for my pay
All I gotta say is we’re starting a new life

We’re gonna move, Way on down the line
Girl, we been standing In one place , for too long a time
When I hear that robin song, Well, I know it won’t be long
Find out where we be long, And we’re starting a new life

(Interlude)
F F C C | G F C C (2X)

We’re gonna move, Way on down the line
Girl, we been standing In one place , for too long a time

When I hear that robin song, Well, I know it won’t be long
Find out where we be long, And we’re starting a new life

And we’re starting a new life, And we’re starting a new life
And we’re starting a new life, And we’re starting a new life
outro F vvvvvv C v