#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE-------------------------------# #This file is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of the # #song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship or research.# #----------------------------------------------------------------------------# Song title: Language Album: Together In Concert (Finn/Runga/Dobbyn) Original Album: Twist Words and Music by Dave Dobbyn Copyright © 1994 Sony Music Entertainment (NZ) Limited Published by Sony Music Publishing (NZ) Limited Transcribed by Gavin Chart (contactus@gartfrets.net) NOTES: This is a great DD song and the version on TIC is a great version. Mute the strings with the edge of the strumming hand near the bridge to get that New(-ish) -Wave feel in the intro and verses... Guitar Figure 1 is played in the intro and verses. The change from A to E is immediate. Listen to the record and you'll hear what I mean. Guitar Figure 2 is played by the lead guitar over each line of the chorus. Not too sure about the bridge, so corrections/suggestions are welcome. INTRO: A E F#m [x2] Guitar Figure 1: A E F#m ||-----------------------------------------------|| ||----2///////-----------------------------------|| ||*---2///////1/////--2///////------------------*|| ||*---2///////2/////--4///////------------------*|| ||------------2/////--4///////-------------------|| ||-----------------------------------------------|| VERSE: A E F#m My hands are tied, oh I could be a victim A E F#m B When my tongue won't move, you have tied with your heartstrings CHORUS: A E Bm D When I needed you most, I couldn't find language A E D When I needed you more, I couldn't say a word VERSE: My hands truly tied, yeah I know I'm a prisoner When my tongue wouldn't move, you have it tied with your heartstrings again. CHORUS: Guitar Figure 2: (played over remaining chorus lines) ||---9-7-------------7-9-7----9-7----------------|| ||-------10-9-7---7---------------10-9-7---7-----|| ||*-------------9------------------------9------*|| ||*---------------------------------------------*|| ||-----------------------------------------------|| ||-----------------------------------------------|| A E Bm D When I needed you most, I couldn't find the language A E D When I needed you more, I couldn't say a word [repeat] BRIDGE: F#m D One day: a heap on the ground F#m D Next day: I'm so proud [Guitar Figure 2] [Guitar Figure 2] F#m D A E Today: I don't know I don't know Bm D Hey...! VERSE: Your hands are cold, that's why I try to contain you Now my words are cursed, ember from the ashes. OUTRO: F#m D One day: a heap on the ground F#m D Next day: I'm so proud F#m D Today: I haven't got a clue B Feels like a river of tears D Today, I'm gonna drive you back, yeaaah A E F#m D [x2] When I needed you most, I couldn't say a word [Ending:] A |------------------------------------------|| |------------------------------------------|| |------------------------------------------|| |--7-6-------------------------------------|| |------7-5---------------------------------|| |----------8-7-5-7-5-----------------------|| CHORDS: A x02220 E 022100 F#m x442xx or 244xxx (in CHORUS and BRIDGE) B 799xxx D x577xx Bm x04432 or 799777