Guitar chords Song To The Siren

Song to the Siren was written by Tim Buckley and Larry Beckett, and it is noted for its haunting melody and enigmatic lyrics. Buckley was allegedly inspired to write this song after watching the 1938 movie The Singing Blacksmith and being moved by a scene of a serenade to the moon. The song has gained further notoriety and multiple covers over the years, including the iconic 1983 version by This Mortal Coil.

Key:  A 
D
                          
A
 
Long afloat on shipless oceans
G
                      
Bm
 
I did all my best to smile
D
                                
A
 
'Til your singing eyes and fingers
G
                          
Bm
 
Drew me loving to your isle
D
                      
C9
 
And you sang, "Sail to me
G/B
                            
D
 
Sail to me, let me unfold you"
Bm
                                    
A
                  
G
 
Here I am, here I am waiting to hold you
D
                            
A
 
Did I dream you dreamed about me?
G
                                  
Bm
 
Were you hare when I was fox?
D
                          
A
 
Now my foolish boat is leaning
G
                            
Bm
 
Broken, lovelorn on your rocks
D
                        
C9
 
For you sing, "Touch me not
G/B
                                        
D
 
Touch me not, come back tomorrow"
Bm
                                            
A
                          
G
 
Oh my heart, oh my heart shies from the sorrow
D
                          
A
 
I'm as puzzled as the oyster
G
                            
Bm
 
I'm as troubled as the tide
D
                            
A
 
Should I stand amid the breakers?
G
                                      
Bm
 
Or should I lie with death my bride?
D
                        
C9
 
Hear me sing, "Swim to me
G/B
                              
D
 
Swim to me, let me enfold you"
Bm
                                                  
A
                  
G
 
Oh my heart, oh my heart is waiting to hold you