Tom: G
G C D G Em G C D
[Verse 1]
C G
They come from Bethlehem, they come from Mars
D G
They come from the cotton fields and Christopher Street bars,
C G Bm Em
They come from the land of need; washed upon the shore
Am C D D7
Like me they come from far and wide to knock upon your door.
[Chorus]
G Em G C
The seeds of a revolution are planted in my heart,
G Em C D
I water them with human tears every day we are apart
G Em G C
And the sound of a distant thunder keeps pounding in my brain,
G Em Am D G Em G C D
Tonight I’ll hold you in my arms and softly call your name.
[Verse 2]
C G
They come from Ireland, they come from Greece
D G
They come from Africa looking for release,
C G Bm Em
No more with the whips and chains; no more the gun
Am C D D7
The tender kiss that freedom brings belongs to everyone.
[Chorus]
G Em G C
The seeds of a revolution are planted in my heart,
G Em C D
I water them with human tears every day we are apart
G Em G C
And the sound of a distant thunder keeps pounding in my brain,
G Em Am D G Em
Tonight I’ll hold you in my arms and softly call your name.
[Instrumental]
G C D G Em G C D
[Verse 3]
C G
The morning sun is bright, the sky is blue
D G
The stars that shine tonight shine for me and you
C G Bm Em
So raise your weary head, put your hand in mine
Am C D D7
Together we will take our stand and walk across the borderline.
[Chorus]
G Em G C
The seeds of a revolution are planted in my heart,
G Em C D
I water them with human tears every day we are apart
G Em G C
And the sound of a distant thunder keeps pounding in my brain,
G Em Am D G
Tonight I’ll hold you in my arms and softly call your name.
G Em Am D G
Tonight I’ll hold you in my arms and softly call your name.
G Em Am D G Em
Well, tonight I’ll hold you in my arms and softly call your name.
