Vito’s Ordination Song

capo 3rd fret

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Alternative ways to play:

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I always knew you
In your mothers arms
I have called your name
I have an idea
Placed in your mind
To be a better man
I’ve made a crown for you
Put it in your room
And when the bridegroom comes
There will be noise
There will be glad
And a perfect bed

(‘Instrumental’ break)

And when you write a poem
I know the words
I know the sounds
Before you write it down
Only wear your clothes
I wear them too
I wear your shoes
And your jacket too
I always knew you
In your mothers arms
I have called you son
I’ve made amends
We should be father and son
Or, if you haven’t one
Rest in my arms
Sleep in my bed
There is a design
To what I did and said