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B E (3x) E E C# As A B E 1. Crimson flames tied through my ears, rollin' high and mighty traps E C# As A B Pounced with fire on flaming roads, using ideas as my maps C# As A B We'll meet on edges, soon said I, proud 'neath heated brow E A E R: Ah but I was so much older then A B E I'm younger than that now 2. Half-wracked prejudice leaped forth, rip down all hate I scream Lies that life is black and white, spoke from my skull I dreamed Romantic flanks of musketeers, foundation deep somehow R: Ah but I was so much older... 3. In a soldier's stance I aimed my hand at the mongrel dogs who teach Fearing not that I'd become my enemy in the instant that I preach My pathway led to confusion boats, mutiny from stern to bow R: Ah but I was so much older... (2x) 4. Yes my guards stood hard when abstract threats too nobel to neglect Deceived me into thinking I had something to protect Good and bad, I define these terms quite clear, no doubt, somehow R: Ah but I was so much older... (3x)