Oar - The Stranger guitar tab

Title: The Stranger

Artist: O.A.R.

Album: Stories of a Stranger (2005)

Tabbed By: Matt Michaud

INTRO:

F#m C#m E

Take me back into your arms where I belong,

A C#m Dsus2 E

There I'm no stranger

VERSE1:

A C#m(7) F#m D

Crossing this country, I’m stalling I’m coming down

A C#m(7) F#m D

Over my head, I’m falling Will I be found?

C#m F#m D C#m

I’ve had to be a million places at once

A

That’s not me

CHORUS:

A C#m

I’m a stranger on the outside

D E

When I’m not right next to you

A C#m

I remember how to get there

D E

Will you be there when I’m coming through?

VERSE2:

A C#m(7) F#m D

Crossing this room to my lovely, my saving grace

A C#m(7) F#m D

Promise that time hasn’t lost me and don’t turn away

C#m F#m D C#m

I’ve had to be a million faces at once

C#m

That’s not me

A

That’s not me

[REPEAT CHORUS]

F#m C#m E

Take me back into your arms where I belong

A Bm11 C#m Dsus2

There I’m no stranger to you

A Bm11 C#m Dsus2

BRIDGE:

F#m C#m

The mirror has broken

D

What do you see?

E F#m

A million of you and a million of me

C#m

The future’s unspoken

D

Who do you see?

E

The one on the outside

A

That’s not me

[REPEAT CHORUS]

A C#m D E

I’m a stranger on the outside when I’m not right next to you

A C#m D E

I’m a stranger on the outside when I’m not right next to you

A C#m

I’m a lonely man walking, searching for my home

D E

Been a thousand years and her I am I’m all alone

A C#m

I’m out looking for my lovely one to save the day

D E

Here I come, I’m no stranger today

Outro:

A C#m D E (x3)

A

Just listen to song to get strumming - its pretty easy and consistent

throughout. All of the C#m's can be played with the high E open or 4th fret.

The sevenths are optional during the verses. Good luck and enjoy!!