Rachael Yamagata – Elephants chords

Capo on 3rd fret

       GIf the elephants have past lives
        C2Yet are destined to always remember
        Em7It’s no wonder how they scream
             C2Like you and I, they must have some temper
        Am7And I’m dreaming of them on the plains
GDirtying up their beds
Am7Watching for some sign of rain
   GTo cool their hot heads
        Em7And how dare that you send me that card
         G                    C2When I’m doing all that I can do
        G               Em7You are forcing me to remember
           C2         D           Em   When all I want is to just forget you

       GIf the tiger shall protect her young
     C2Then tell me how did you slip by
       Em7All my instincts have failed me for once
            C2I must have somehow slept the whole night
        Am7And I’m dreaming of them with their kill
GTearing it all apart
Am7Blood dripping from their lips
GTeeth sinking into heart
        Em7And how dare that you say you will call
         G                         C2When you know I need some peace of mind
       G                          Em7If you had to take sides with the animals
          C2	     D          EmWon’t you do it with one who is kind

Instrumental: D    Am    D

       GIf the hawks in the trees need the dead
          C2If you’re living, you don’t stand a chance
      Em7   For a time though you share the same bed
          C2There are only two ends to this dance
        Am7You can flee with your wounds just in time
   GOr lie there as he feeds
Am7Watching yourself ripped to shreds
GLaughing as you bleed
       Em7So for those of you falling in love
        G                           C2Keep it kind, keep it good, keep it right
          G                    Em7Throw yourself in the midst of danger
         C2      D       EmBut keep one eye open at night