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The Messenger
By Ray Wylie Hubbard
Tabbed by Larry Mofle
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.
G D
I am wearing old boots with high cuban heels
Cadd9 G D
Our souls they are worn and we stand here by grace
G D
My trousers are torn and my jacket is borrowed
Cadd9 G D
I am wearing my time behind the eyes in my face
Chorus 1:
C G
I am not looking for loose diamonds
C G D
Or pretty girls with crosses around their necks
G D C
I don't want for roses or water, I am not looking for God
D G
I am not looking for 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 D
All the true believers are out on the road tonite
C G D
No matter what happens, you know they'll be okay
Em D
And to the rock and roll gypsies may the last song you sing
C D
Be by Townes Van Zandt and down in old Santa 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
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OUTSTANDING SONG!
This is one of the world's and Ray Hubbard's best songs.
I play this song at gigs, jams, my living room, everywhere.
You can find "Letters from a Young Poet" by Ranier Maria Rilke on amazon.com It is a pretty good read and good info for up and coming writers and songwriters.
God Bless Judy Hubbard
P.S. Another great post by lmofle (Long Live Texas Music) -grantwiscour | 3/19/2004 | I think the the lyrics should read "Who whispers my name as she smiles at my fate" It is a GREAT song as always with Ray Wylie! and yes God Bless Judy Hubbard! -muletrax | 10/14/2010 | Years later I still come back to Hubbard's Messenger. -grantwiscour | 6/1/2019 |
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