Sober (acoustic) Chords
by Tool
Sober (acoustic) by Tool is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of Em. It uses the chords Em, G, D and F. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
SOBER
Em G D F
Em
There's a shadow just behind me,
G
shrouding every step I take,
D
making every promise empty,
F
pointing every finger at me.
Em
Waiting like a stalking butler
G
who upon the finger rests.
D
Murder now the path called 'must we"
F
just because the son has come.
Em
Jesus, won't you fucking whistle
G
something but the past and done'
D
Jesus, won't you fucking whistle
F
something but the past and done'
Em
Why can't we not be sober'
G
I just want to start things over.
D
Why can't we drink forever.
F
I just want to start this over.
Em
I am just a worthless liar.
G
I am just an imbecile.
D
I will only complicate you.
F
Trust in me and fall as well.
Em
I will find a center in you.
G
I will chew it up and leave,
D
I will work to elevate you
F
just enough to bring you down.
Em
Mother Mary won't you whisper
G
something but what's past and done.
D
Mother Mary won't you whisper
F
something but what's past and done.
Em
Why can't we not be sober'
G
I just want to start things over.
D
Why can't we sleep forever.
F
I just want to start this over.
Em
I am just a worthless liar.
G
I am just an imbecile.
D
I will only complicate you.
F
Trust in me and fall as well.
Em
I will find a center in you.
G
I will chew it up and leave,
D
Trust me.
F
Trust me.
Em
Why can't we not be sober'
G
I just want to start things over.
D
Why can't we sleep forever.
F
I just want to start this over.
Em
I want what I want.
G
I want what I want.
D
I want what I want.
F
I want what I want.