So Far So Fast

The National

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C#m E C#m E

A E A E

(Lisa)

Verse 1

C#m E A E

Lay down in the doorway in front of me

A E A E

And make yourself impossible for me to leave

C#m E A E

I remember a kid in the water, I remember a world on fire

A E A E

I was just coming out of it, it was so hot all summer

(Lisa)

Chorus

C#m E A E

I get so far ... so fast

A E A E

I get so far ... so fast

(Lisa)

Verse 2

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The storm, the blackout, the quiet sea

A E A E

You went running right into it, away from me

C#m E A E

We have friends in good houses, we have kids in the trees

A E A E

Now I have nothing but sleepless nights, about everything

(Lisa)

Chorus

C#m E A E

I get so far ... so fast

A E A E

I get so far ... so fast

Bridge

C#m E A E A E A E E

(Matt and Lisa)

Verse 3

C#m E F#m E

Don't you know someday somebody will come and find you?

A E F#m E

If you don't know who you are anymore, they will remind you

C#m E F#m E

We don't see you around here anymore, it's okay

A E F#m E

I will say your name out loud and you will be home

C#m E F#m E

There are so many things that drive me crazy

C#m E A E

What you think I am, it's never been me

C#m E A E

Hearing you talk always saves me

A E A E

Can you get away and talk to me?

Authors Note:

This is how many beats to play each respective chord in each

section if you want to match up exactly to the recording.

Chords Used