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Am: 002210
F:133211
G:355433
Em:022000
D:xx0232
C:x32010

All hail the mysterious gap!


intro: Am (then muted strumming)

Am
Go through the motions, every day out in the square
F
Listen for the hidden rhythms on the air
G
Nod in agreement when the tyrant holds forth
Em
     Look for a beacon from the North


Am
Protect yourself
F               G             Am
Vouch for every member of the team
F              G                       Am
This is just a momentary ripple in the stream


Am
Join in the rebuilding, sing loudly at your labour
F
Make friends with the new guys, be nice to your neighbour
G
Profess keen interest in the welfare of the state
Em
Taste everything they feed you, say it tastes real great


Am
Spit it down your sleeve
F        G                Am
   Every time you get the chance
F              G                          Am
This is just a brief improvisation in the dance


C
Raise up the columns
D                Am
Take the statues down
C
Praise the columns
F                      D
Spread the word around town


Am
Behold the temple where the old one stood
F
Is it not a thing of beauty, don't it make you feel good?
G
Is it not a big improvement on the way things used to be?
Em
Is it not a stately beacon for the whole world to see?


Am
We will be right here
F         G              Am
   On the day it finally burns
F                     G              Am
Everybody hold a spot Until Olympius returns

(muted strumming)
Yeah!

AM F G Am