Tom: E
E B
They cut down the trees in the yard today
A B
The new landlord came over to take them away.
C#m B A E
Now a few branches are all that remain
B
Sam’s never owned a house before
A
I can’t really blame him
B C#m
He just wants to be sure his foundation's protected
B A E
And his investment’s secure
E B
Seems like something’s gone wrong the past couple of weeks
A
I hear the difference in the way that you speak
B C#m
The way you roll over and turn out the lights
B A E
Without saying goodnight to me
[Break}
E x2 B A
E B
When you close your eyes and think of forever
A
Do you picture the life that we’re building together?
B C#m
Or does the thought of your freedom
B A
Out there on your own seem better and better and better?
[Break}
E x2 B A
E B
They cut down the trees in the yard today
A B
The new landlord came over to take them away
C#m B A
But I’ll always remember the cool of the shade
