Ray Wylie Hubbard - The Messenger guitar chord

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