Tom: Bb
Bb/G
B|---3-------------------|
G|---3-------------------|
D|---3-------------------|
A|---1-------------------|
E|---1-------------------|
(intro) Bb Bb/G Cm F# F
(verse)
Bb Bb/G
All of the astronauts
Cm
Champagne in plastic cups
F# F Bb
Waiting for the big hero to show.
Bb Bb/G
Outside the door he stands
Cm
His head in his hands
F# F
and his heart in his throat.
(chorus)
Eb Bb
What can he tell them now?
Eb C
Sorry I let you down
Eb F Bb
Sorry it wasn't quite true.
Eb Bb
But don't get hung up on it
Eb C
Just soldier on with it.
Eb F Bb
And good luck with shooting the moon.
Bb Bb/G Cm F# F
Bb Bb/G
All of the principals
Cm
generals admirals
F# F Bb
And the podium lit with the spotlight
Bb Bb/G
Crowd buzzes quietly
Cm
waiting expectantly
F# F
like it's opening night
(chorus)
Eb Bb
What can he tell them now?
Eb C
Sorry I let you down
Eb F Bb
Sorry it wasn't quite true.
Eb Bb
But don't get hung up on it
Eb C
Just soldier on with it.
Eb F Bb
And good luck with shooting the moon.
