Cleopatra
The Lumineers
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Intro
GPrimeira Parte
G I was Cleopatra, I was young and an actress D When you knelt by my mattress, and asked for my hand G But I was sad you asked it, as I laid in a black dress D G With my father in a casket, I had no plans
Segunda Parte
G C G And I left the footprints, the mud stained on the carpet D And it hardened like my heart did when you left town G C G But I must admit it, that I would marry you in an instant D Damn your wife, I'd be your mistress just to have you around
Refrão
G D C G C G D But I was late for this, late for that, late for the love of my life G D C G C G D And when I die alone, when I die alone, when I die I'll be on time
Terceira Parte
G C G While the church discouraged, any lust that burned within me D Yes my flesh, it was my currency, but I held true G C G So I drive a taxi, and the traffic distracts me C G D From the strangers in my backseat, they remind me of you
Refrão
G D C G C G D But I was late for this, late for that, late for the love of my life G D C G C G D And when I die alone, when I die alone, when I die I'll be on time Bridge Em G C D Em And the only gifts from my Lord were a birth and a divorce G Em C D G But I've read this script and the costume fits, so I'll play my part
Quarta Parte
G C G I was Cleopatra, I was taller than the rafters D But that's all in the past now, gone with the wind G C G Now a nurse in white shoes leads me back to my guestroom C G It's a bed and a bathroom D And a place for the end
Refrão
G D C G C G D I won't be late for this, late for that, late for the love of my life G D C G C G D G And when I die alone, when I die alone, when I die I'll be on time
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