Some gifts come with strings attached!
28. SOME GIFTS
Intro G(000433)-Gsus4(000533) 2x
v1.The ribbons on my presents feel like string G-Gsus4 (2x)
The presents and their wrappings are well-matched G-Gsus4 (2x)
Some come with instructions that I’d better follow well G-Gsus4 (2x)
Some gifts come with strings attached! G-D-G(C-G)
v2. Got a painting from my uncle, told me “Hang it there!” G-C-G-C
Scissors from my aunt, who suggested “Cut your hair!” G-C-D-D7
Got a wrist watch from my sister. She said “It cost alot, G-C-G-C
And I’ll kill you if you lose it, so you better not!” G-D-D7-G(C-G)
Got candy from my brother, who said “You have to share!” C-G
My cousin gave me incense, said “Purify the air!” C-D-D7
Grandma got me a new phone, ... said “Call me everyday!” G-C-G-C
Mom bought me a new Bible, said “You better pray!” G-D-D7-G(C-G)
Ch1: Some gifts come with strings attached! C-G, (C-G)
Sometimes hidden messages are really hard to catch G-G/F#-Em, Am-D
Some gifts come with strings attached G-D-D7-G(C-G)
K1: How do you be honest, when somebody does that? G(433)-Gsus4(533)
K2: Here’s what I say, ... G(C-G)
v3. I don’t want to hurt your feelings. I know you’re very kind, G-C-G-C
But I can’t accept your gift with what you had in mind. G-C-D-D7
'Cause what’s the point of giving, if you never let it go? G-C-G-C
A gift wrapped in expectations, is about control! G-D-D7-G(C-G)
Some folks who wanna help us, with the lives we’re livin', C-G
Don’t understand it’s not the “gift”, it’s the way the gift is given. G-D-D7-Em
Some gifts come with strings attached!
Sometimes hidden messages are really hard to catch
Some gifts come with strings attached
Some gifts just come, ... with strings attached! G-D, C-C(330010)-G
Written by Peter Alsop, © 2020, Moose School Music (BMI)
on CAMPING WITH DADS ~ www.peteralsop.com