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This might not be completely the way Conor O’Brien plays it, but it sure does sounds nice.
Improvise with some pull-offs and hammer-ons to get maximum enjoyment of this beautiful song :)


[Intro]

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[Section A]

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[Section B]

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[Section C]

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[Section D]

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***** ALTERNATIVES *****

2 last sections differ from the originals.

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SECTION ORDER:

INTRO (A+B/) - 2xA - B+B/ - 2xC - 2xB - A+A/ - C+C/ - 8xD

Sing along

Savanna scatters and the seabird sings
So why should we fear what travel brings?
What were we hoping to get out of this?
Some kind of momentary bliss?
I waited for something, and something died
So I waited for nothing, and nothing arrived
It's our dearest ally, it's our closest friend
It's our darkest blackout, it's our final end
My dear sweet nothing, let's start a new
From here all in is just me and you
I waited for something and something died
So I waited for nothing, and nothing arrived
Well I guess it's over, I guess it's begun
It's a losers' table, but we've already won
It's a funny battle, it's a constant game
I guess I was busy when nothing came
I guess I was busy (when nothing arrived)
I guess I was busy (when nothing arrived)
I guess I was busy (when nothing arrived)
I guess I was busy (when nothing arrived)
I waited for something and something died
So I waited for nothing, and nothing arrived
I waited for something and something died
So I waited for nothing, and nothing arrived
Songwriters: Conor O'Brien
Nothing Arrived lyrics © Domino Publishing Company

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