Starkid – The Trail To Oregon - Independence chords

           A#You're in Independence!
CWelcome to
N.C.The city so pleasing

That everyone's leaving
     GFuck it, go west
CWatch your backs
N.C.The city is bustlin'

With all kinds of hustlin'
    GAnd grit, go west
    A#  GFor Independence
N.C.Here are just a few things you should know:

Stay on the trail or you might get lost
N.C.Don't pay the toll, not worth the cost

Marry rich so ya don't die poor
                        A#A bankers' best, but ya might die bored
       CAnd independent

(Dialogue)
N.C.There's lots to learn
N.C.Which kid is your favorite?

Not all of them make it
GOf course, sinkholes
       CA nine-month dirge
N.C.Every marriage is tested

Thank God they invented
G             A#Divorce, trending

In Independence
                   GHere's a piece of free advice for you:
N.C.Before you go the General Store

Has all you need and plenty more
                 C
For your I-N-D-E-pendence

GENERAL STORE GUY:
N.C.We're all friends
N.C.There's no war a-brewing

No one's abusing
             GTheir rights to own an

OX:
COx like me!

GENERAL STORE GUY:
N.C.You'll need a full yolk

OX:
N.C.Their love and care is no joke

GENERAL STORE GUY:
       GIt's a job of your love

OX:
N.C.Independent!

GENERAL STORE GUY:
F                         C       GHere are just a few rules to live by

FATHER:
N.C.For your independence!

GENERAL STORE GUY:
N.C.Don't say sorry to your Indian guide
N.C.They're not prepared for genocide
N.C.You might die of cholera and you might die of pain
N.C.But that's okay 'cause you'll probably get laid
N.C.By your mom and dad and little kids too
N.C.'Cause you all have to share the same bedroom
N.C.Use your kids as tourniquets

"Cause they won't help when you're bit
     CBy a bear!

Or a snake!
                       GMother Nature's really great
            C   Em           FWhen you're out there on the Oregon Trail
C          Em      FFeels like you are going to fail
    Am         F  GBut don't give up too soon
Am        F  GThe world is your saloon

MOTHER:
          FThere's a place for us
     CIn a house out west
       FIt's Oregon or bust
            CTo save the family crest
           FThat's the promise of the valley
         CLeave all this behind
          DLord have mercy on my soul
     CAs I try to lead the blind!
N.C.Chin up kids
N.C.Your family's united

DAUGHTER:
N.C.I guess I'm excited...

GRANDPA:
        GOh, I'm so excited I pooped myself!

MOTHER:
         CLet's go where
N.C.The gold rush is soaring

MOTHER, DAUGHTER, SON, GRANDPA:
N.C.Let's go exploring
    GOur independence!
N.C.CITIZEN & FATHER:
N.C.Be prepared to take your life
N.C.With an arrow or a hunting knife
N.C.Stop and see Fort Laramie
N.C.There's nothin' to see, but you'll have to pee
N.C.Do you understand 'cause you look confused
N.C.Take a look at scenic mountain views
N.C.Stay away from Old Man Bridger
N.C.When he's drunk he'll take your liver
N.C.Life is not a petting zoo

Or you'll get ripped in two
G
By a...

ALL:
   C...Bear!

Or a snake!
                       GMother Nature's really great
C       Em           FStaying alive can be lots of fun
   C        Em     FBe sure you have a loaded gun
                  GSomething will go wrong
    Am   F          GThe list is far too long

Declare your independence
             G#mDeclare your independence
             AmDeclare your independence

Declare your

CITIZEN: I!

DAUGHTER: N!
N.C.
MOTHER: D!
N.C.
SON: E!
N.C.GRANDPA: P!
N.C.
FATHER: E!
N.C.CITIZEN: N!
N.C.
DAUGHTER: D!

ALL: ENCE!
G                     G#mDiphtheria, leukemia, onomatopoeia
Am                     A#mAll the same 'cause it gives you diarrhea
Gm                  G#mRunaway thieves are on the lamb
A                AmLeave them up to Uncle Sam
GmDon't stress
G#mTake a breath
DIt might just be your last!
N.C.(Dialogue)

ALL:
                 C
For your I-N-D-E-pendence

FAMILY:
N.C.Time to hit the road!