Set You Free This Time
The Byrds
written by Gene Clark
Gene Clark vocals/harmonica
Jim McGuinn 12 string
David Crosby guitar
Chris Hillman bass
Mike Clarke drums
A
D
The first thing that I heard you say when you were standing there
Bm A
Set in your way was that you were not blind
D
You were sure to make a fool of me cause there was nothing there
Bm A
That you could see that could go beyond your mind
E
Now who's standing at the door remembering the days before
D
And asking please be kind
A E A
It isn't how it was set up to be but I'll set you free this time
D
I have never been so far out in front that I could ever ask for what I
want
Bm A
And have it any time
D
Knowing this you found a thought for me that told you just what I
should be
Bm A
And there I stood behind
E
With all the ones that were before and memories that always seems to
D
Tear me from my mind
A E A
In front of what it is you seem me to be I've set you free this time
D
I could never find a chance to choose between a way to win or a
Bm A
thing to lose because there was your stand
D
On top of all the love you took
Bm A
There was only something you can look at lying in your hand
E
Now who's wondering what has changed and why it can not be arranged
D
To have each thing work fine
A E A
It isn't how it was set up to be but I'll set you free this time
D Bm A
Copyright @ 1965 Tickson Music Co.
From the "Turn Turn Turn" LP
Columbia Records 1965 (
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