Chord/Tab song: The Messenger

By Ray Wylie Hubbard
3/18/04

This is the live version but as long as the key is the same,
you should be able to figure it out. If not, let me know how
much different the live version is from the studio.

I am [G]wearing old boots [D]with high cuban heels
Our [Cadd9]souls they are worn and we [G]stand here by [D]grace
My [G]trousers are torn[D] and my jacket is borrowed
I am [Cadd9]wearing my time beh[G]ind the eyes in my [D]face


Chorus 1:
[C]I am not looking for [G]loose diamonds
Or [C]pretty girls with [G]crosses around their [D]necks
[G]I don't want for [D]roses or water, I am not [C]looking for God
I am not [D]looking for [G]sex

I've worn out my welcome in certain small circles
In Spanish bordellos and confederate states
But there is an angel in leathers and kindness
Who whispers my name beyond heaven's gate

Chorus

Bridge:
[Em]All the true believers are [D]out on the road tonite
No [C]matter what happens, you [G]know they'll be ok[D]ay
And to the [Em]rock and roll gypsies may the [D]last song you sing
Be [C]by Townes Van Zandt and down in old Santa [D]Fe

Now I have a mission and a small code of honor
To stand and deliver by whatever measures
And the message I cgive is from this old poet Rilke
He said "Our fears are like dragons guarding our most precious treasures

Chorus