Guitar chords Into The Mystic

Into the Mystic is a song by Van Morrison from his 1970 album, Moondance. Morrison wrote the song inspired by his childhood in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and the influences of American soul music, R&B, and the sound of the sea. The song is often seen as a reflection on life, death, and rebirth.

Key:  C 
C
 
We were born before the wind
C
 
Also younger than the sun
G
 
'Ere the bonny boat was won
G
                     
C
 
As we sailed into the mystic

C
 
Hark, now, hear the sailor's cry
C
 
Smell the sea and feel the sky
G
 
Let your soul and spirit fly
G
          
C
 
Into the mystic.

Em
               
F
 
When that foghorn blows,
         
C
 
I will be comin' home, Mmm hmm hm
Em
               
F
 
When that foghorn blows,
            
G
 
I wanna hear it, I don't have to fear it

    
C
 
And I  wanna rock you gypsy soul
C
 
Just like way back in the days of old
G
 
And magnificently we will float
G
          
C
 
Into the mystic

C
     
G
     
C
 

Em
       
F
 
When that foghorn blows,
C
 
you know I will be comin' home
Em
            
F
                     
G
 
And when that foghorn whistle blows,
G
 
I've gotta hear it, I don't have to fear it

C
 
And I wanna rock your gypsy soul
C
 
Just like way back in the days of old
G
 
And together we will float
G
           
C
 
Into the mystic ............... Come on girl!

C
     
G
     
C
 

      
C
                         
G
            
C
 
........ Too late to stop now-o-ow!......
(..my first stab at this...criticism welcomed!..)