From the Album: Stompin' Ground (SBS Records)
Cypress Inn Michelle Malone (STRANGE BIRD SONGS/ASCAP) CAPO 5
G C
The TVs on but the sound is down
Well, Its a summer water color world here now
Bella, shes down in the lobby playing tug of war with her daddy
You should see them smile For the homesick traveler
Em D C Em D A
I dont unpack my suit case, its barely big enough to hold what I cannot say
Am B7 Em D
Pandoras box would open up and swallow me whole today
C G D C G CH: At the Cypress Inn trying to pretend that everythings alright see my armor shine C G Em You hate to be alone, keep wishing I was home again D C G Im just picking up the pieces at the Cypress Inn Rosie came by late last night
To sing a SONG and drink away these vagabond days
Damned if you do and if you dont play the game, but this city is a beautiful place to sing some songs under the stars.
Em D C Em A
But me, Im split in between the two - a longing to succeed and a simple life with you
Am B7 Em D If it wasnt for my wanderlust we could start a family CH
D C G BRIDGE: Im in the middle of a fight between the darkness and a distant light
Am B7 Em D I get so weary in the shadows and I plead, my god, show me a sign CH