Light the Tree Lights

Light the Tree Lights
(S. Milonovich, ASCAP c. 2012)

Intro: G
G Em
There’s a cold wind off the harbor, and all the bars are full
C Am Em
The snow is piling up on the bronze back of the bull
G F
And even the sirens seem so far away and quiet
C Am D G
As close as you can get down here to “silent night”

G Em
There’s silence on the sidewalk beneath the window of the boss
C Am Em
Whose heart is only big enough to hold profit and loss
G F
The unemployed of Whoville got tired of hanging round
C Am D G
Waiting for the goodwill to finally trickle down

Bm C G D
And all I want to say as December blows away:

G C D
Let the cold wind blow, let the markets go
Em C D
We’ll keep each other warm through the rain and snow
Am Em
Light the tree lights until spring’s in sight
Bm C D G
Let the new year find us still keeping up the good fight

G Em
There’s a plywood-decorated window telling us the tale
C Am Em
Of the factories and families judged small enough to fail
G F
Now the Ghost of Christmas Past is the only present soul
C Am D G
And the hell that’s being wrought right here is starting to freeze over

Bm C G D
And all I want to say as the winter blows away:

G C D
Let the cold wind blow, let the Rust Belt roll
Em C D
We’ll rally back together through the rain and snow
Am Em
Light the porchlights, drive away the night
Bm C D G
Let the new year find us in union with the good fight

(Inst. Bridge): / F / C / G / D / F D / Em / D /

G Em
There’s a warm glow in the tavern though it’s starting to get late
C Am Em
The rain is washing idol hands and marble heads of state
G F
Whiskey fumes and cigar smoke so happy to ignore
C Am D G
The clank of Jacob Marley’s chains and knocking at the door

Bm C G D
And all I want to say that the winds of change are here to stay:

G C D
Let the cold wind blow, let the lies unfold
Em C D
We’ll keep ourselves going through the rain and snow
Am Em
Light the bonfires, keep the banners high
Bm C D
Let the new year find us making things right


G C D
Let the cold wind blow, let the markets go
Em C D
We’ll keep each other warm through the rain and snow
Am Em
Light the tree lights until spring’s in sight
Bm C D G
Let the new year find us still keeping up the good fight