Hummingbird

G Em Gadd9 (2x) G D7 G The spirit of the hummingbird C G Am Hovers in the shade C G Am G Blinded by the spider's web Am G Am7 That glitters newly made G D7 G The stillness of the hummingbird C G Am Betrays her beating wings C G Am G She's silent in the darkest hour Am G Am7 But bell-like when she sings G D7 G The sweetness of the hummingbird C G Am Is nectar to my lips C G Am G The brush-tipped tongue, her silent smile Am G Am7 Commands her claws and whips G Come with me C Come with me G The race is almost run Em D C G C G Come with me C Come with me G The race is almost run Em D C G Em C G D7 G Tenacious is the hummingbird C G Am Among the jewelweed C G Am G Her deeply-forked and blue-black tail Am G Am7 Is quick to gather speed G D7 G My Lucifer of hummingbirds C G Am Steals among the thieves C G Am G Bathing in scattered trees Am G Am7 Clutching to wet leaves G D7 G The colour of the hummingbird C G Am Is bright as fresh spilled blood C G Am G She leads me to the water's edge Am G Am7 Reddened by the flood G Come with me C Come with me G The race is almost run Em D C G The set aside of many years Em D C G The soft taillight of evening nears Em D C G My solitary friend appears C D G To circle round the sun