Cruel written by Joey Burns and Calexico Capo on 3d C Em Cruel, cruel grounds C Em Leak truths never found F C Torturous ways F C Whisper from the grave F C G A slow spun song of distortion C Em Bitter, bitter mouth C Em Spitin' out seeds of doubt F C Rituals seek root F C Razed before they're told F C G Stories break like branches in the cold Am Em Am Em G Seasons trial finds man's mistakes fair game Am Em C Em Careless hand C Em Lay and law of the land F C Falls by the side F C Silenced sentient cries F C G All within the lines of divine right Am Em Am Em G Better bury the tracks in an unclosed case Am Em Am Em G Am Weeds of discontent choke a broken ghost landscape F C Cruel, heartless reign F C Chasing short term gains F C G Right down to the warning signs F C Birds refuse to fly F C No longer trust the sky F C G Drifting out beyond the signals Even the horizon is gone Weather flees underground Future's left to wallow in fortune's waste Any suggestions: fabcale@caramail.com