Intro: G G Em Bm G G Em Bm D Verse 1: G G I'm tangled in ropes, pulled into the shore Em Bm You wash up all heavy, tired and bored G G Had a life made of wax, in a house made of butter Em Bm G G How they melted that summer, how they melted that summer G G When the tide rolled out, and all was exposed Em Bm You found yourself drowning, in currents, untold G G Here's a sand dollar too, hard thoughts taking hold Em Bm G G Though a hundred-degree heat he felt took hold Chorus: Am Am And mixing your drinks with holy water G D Won't cover up sins that are bound to follow Am Am And a life made of wax, house made of butter G D How they melted that summer, how they melted that summer Instrumental: G G Em Bm G G Em Bm D Verse 2: G G Well the winter came early, and the ocean froze over Em Bm You threw your belongings, onto the shoulder G G Stole a pair of boots, that could handle the cold Em Bm G And walked out into the frozen unknown Chorus: Am Am And mixing your drinks with holy water G D Won't cover up sins that are bound to follow Am Am And a life made of wax, house made of butter G D How they melted that summer, how they melted that summer Instrumental: G G Em Bm G G Em Bm Verse 3: G G Now I'm tangled in ropes, pulled into the shore Em Bm You washed up all heavy, tired and bored G G Had a laugh made of wax, in a house made of butter Em Bm G How they melted that summer, how they melted that summer G G When the tide rolled out, and all was exposed Em Bm You found yourself drowning, into currents untold G G Here's a sand dollar too, hard thoughts taking hold Em Bm G G Though a hundred-degree heat he felt took hold Chorus: Am Am Now mixing your drinks with holy water G D Won't cover up sins that are bound to follow Am Am And a laugh made of wax, house made of butter G D How they melted that summer, how they melted that summer Instrumental: G G Em Bm G G Em Bm D Verse 4: G G And then winter came early, and the ocean froze over Em Bm You threw your belongings, onto the shoulder G G Stole a pair of boots, that could handle the cold Em Bm G And walked out into the frozen unknown Am Am Now mixing your drinks with holy water G D won't cover up sins that are bound to follow Am Am And a life made of wax, house made of butter G D How they melted that summer, how they melted that summer Instrumental: G G Em Bm G G Em Bm D Outro: G G I'm tangled in ropes, pulled into the shore Em Bm You wash up all heavy, tired and bored G G Had a life made of wax, in a house made of butter Em Bm G How they melted that summer, how they melted that summer
this song is so sad, but i love it at the same time. I can relate to this because one of my friends died from lung cancer, so. Stay safe everyone <3
yes! Thank you for adding this! I’ve been asking for ages 🙂
this song will forever be in my heart, it brings back so many lovely memories from past :,)
ok now im crying 🙂
thankyouuuuu
if you struggle to play the b chord, just play the b7 alternate chord. its right above Em too so its easy to switch between the two
Anyone know the strumming pattern for this?? I’m new aha (please explain in ups and downs) thankyouu 🙂
I really love this song. All of cavetown’s songs give me comfort.
This song makes me cry anytime I heart it… losing someone rlly sucks
This song is so underrated and beautiful. Thank you for adding it to here :3