Telescope

B x16 B I guess it's way too late F# for half assed sympathy F# Or to ask if there is A anything you need from me B That neglected Mississippi F# bridge is crumbling F# And I'm stuck in Missouri E squinting to see Illinois B So I'm on the banks just F# trying To get my message F# through But my waves and jumps Will clearly be no B B help to you And any sacrifice F# is worthless that's another F# truth A mile long current E F# separates the man from the boy B A So leave put away your telescope E Or at least point it upwards to B F# C#m B B the sky The close ups of A my face have to be getting old E And the sun will turn to stars B F# C#m B B F# C#m B in a little while B G F# B B/D# E The gasoline may be cheaper B And the fireworks stands F# B/D# linger It's getting dark and E I know that you can't swim B But there's nothing here F# worth crossing for E F# Even if you could B A So leave put away your telescope E Or at least point it upwards to B F# C#m B B the sky The close ups of A my face have to be getting old E And the sun will turn to stars B F# C#m B in a little while Chorus 3/Outro B A So leave pack up your riverboat E Be thankful that you have something B B that is still afloat Maybe take the A muddy back towards Murphysboro E The sun will turn to stars B F# C#m B in a little while