Part I
Am
The Messenger is
G
Standing at the gate.
F
Ready to let go,
G
Ready for the crush.
Am
Too late for whispers,
G
Too late for the blush.
F
The past is mercy,
G
When the future's glow.
Am
Kneeling journey,
G
Dressed in a cloak of shadows.
F G
The hunting's grim for the innocent eyes.
Am G
Communion's pray is a cup of sorrows.
F
But faith is colors,
G
For the humbling cries.
Part II
E D
The pilgrims are gathering and the marching band,
C
The marching band's howling.
D
Compassion is the flag a righteous man,
E
A righteous man will hold.
D
The pilgrims are gathering and the marching band,
C
The marching band's howling.
D
Compassion is the flag a righteous man,
C
A righteous man will hold.
Part III
Em
The spirit is over town,
D
Waiting for me to hit the floor.
C D
Blooming white sky for the voice of one calling tonight
Em
Tonight fate is the red crown,
D
The red crown around your door.
C D Em
Time's scattering the seeds of the morning daylight.