E (G) E A-G-C E (G) E A-G C A E C A E {Chorus} E G C A You light the fire and it flickers till the morning light, it's in your blazer, it's a corduroy miracle And all the dancing and the prancing's gonna ease the fight, it's not a razor it's a flowing funny oracllllle- Ghost it up and float away! Wooooaah, you're specter in the modern day. You're surfing Venice Beach, the morning sun is baking hot, the ocean cold is foaming up and washing down your feet And all the crashing and the splashing gonna leave the spot, you hit the sand and then you're ready for an early treeeeeat- Ghost it up and float away! Wooooaah, you're specter in the modern day. {Chorus} Slip it out and spark it everybody's gonna mark it, it's a love fest Phantom smoke machine! It's a flicker, it's a starter, it's a party picker-upper, it's a gold chest Phantom smoke machine! It's a thrill you're gonna get it, everybody's got to admit it, it's a stealth trick Phantom smoke machine! It's a time and it's a place but no one reads it on your face, you know you're so slick Grinning from ear to ear. You're cruising Pico Blvd., the evening sky is pink, the Liquid Kitty's calling out to you for low-life jive And in the darkened room you know your tiger starts to think, you hit it on the floor and jumping up so aliiiiive Ghost it up and float away! Wooooaah, you're specter in the modern day. {Chorus} Guitar solo {Chorus}

(capo on fret 6) {Chorus} Em-----C-------G-------D----------Em----- One last trip in me, I'll see the Big Easy, ------C--------G-------------D---- like I did as a happy young man. -----Em----------C--------- The bus ticket's one way, G------------D------------Em----- bound to relive beauty sleazy, ------C-------------------G------------D------ that I bought with my wrinkled old hand. Em-------C-----G-------D-----------Em-------- One last trip in me, I'll see golden trumpets -----C-----------------G----------D------ like I heard when I knew who I was. ----Em----------C---------------G--------D------ And once last dance with the painted ladies -------Em-------------------C------- who'd tease me, like they did here G--------------D-----------Em---------- before all the fuzz in my head. C----------------G--------------------------D--------- I'm scared. But I think I know what I'm doing here. -------Em-------------C------ In this town. This old man- ------------G-----------------------D------------- I'm gonna sip a whiskey with my withered hand, -------Em------------C---- And recall... All the fun. ----------G--------------------D------------ That this life had gave me under the sun, -----Em--------------------C----------- And say thanks. And feel good. ------------G-------------------------D---------- For all the times I had back when I understood. {chorus} And my brain. I started missing words and didn't feel the same, As I should. But I'm still me. So I'm checking out out while I can still live free, And who knows? They might be proud? If at this classy exit, I was singing loud, In this town. New Orleans. About the friends that made me, and the family that saved me and the wife I loved when I was still complete! {chorus}

E A E A E A D A (repeat throughout) Well he tousles your hair, and he tucks you in And as he lights up a joint, he greets the sitter with a grin Well she's only 19, but she's looking good, And all your buddies on the swings, yeah they know he could Under toy store lights, he's got the aviator shades When he picks you up, it's the party brigade! {Chorus} He's a bachelor dad! The only one you've had! And he's oh so bad! He's a bachelor dad! Well he runs a little late, he picks you up from school And as she watches from the gate, the teacher's grinning like a fool Well she's only 33, and she's looking good, And everybody in the office, yeah they know he would You got the midnight movie, and it's takeout night In this living room party, he treats you right! {Chorus}

G-------------------D------------Am------------------------D-------- I tried. But what a ride. In this life, just to settle down at night. -----------------------G--------------D--------------- And I don't want to fly. But It's alright. I ---------Am-----------------------------------D--------- felt the heights that could make a life ignite. --D------------------------------G------- You know it's easy when it's right! G---------------------D---------------------------- All I want to see, is through that bedroom door. Am--------------------------D--------------------- What's on the other side, is what I'm waiting for. G---------------------------D------------------------------------- And why should I escape? And what would fretting bring? Am---------------------------D---------------------------G------ When floating doors appear... to every living thing- and I- Made the ride! With all my lines, provocative and nice And I don't want to fly. But it's alright. I felt the heights that could make a life ignite. All I want to do is ride! I don't want to act! Or be the president! It's all this town I'm in.. and all it's residents. I don't want a yacht! Or see the pyramids! But all the things I want- are things I already did! And I don't want the crowns or the barons, or processions when the chalices come. I'd like to pack the car on a Friday- for the lake... And the sun! I tried. But what a ride. In this life, just to settle down at night. And I don't want to fly. But It's alright. I felt the heights that could make a life ignite. You know it's easy when it's right! I just want to be, until a gentle end. When I can stake my flag, as your most special friend. And what a ride I made, in my most favorite town. The doors can open up... I think I'm ready now! And I- Made the ride! With all my lines, provocative and nice And I don't want to fly. But it's alright! I felt the heights that could make a life ignite... And I just liked the ride.

A (x2) D E Years ago, and so luckily, there was a little gold spark that came to me Oh it shined so bright, and it danced around, so that I'd rub my eyes just to believe I'd found- I tucked it in my pocket then, so the little gold spark could be my friend I fanned it air, and then I held it tight, so my little gold spark could stay alive {Chorus 1} My eyes are wide, happy days Little gold spark come lead the way My saving grace, my favorite thing Little gold spark so interesting Nine to fives and the dreary days, and the overcast sky, and there's bills to pay But my mind's ajar, and the door's askew And a little bright hope comes jumping through I hoped that it would be the same, but my little gold spark was a roaring flame The crackling blaze was so beautiful And the sky had cleared, and we ignored the world {Chorus 2} My back is perked, my ears are primed Little gold spark, come blow my mind My wild card, my skeleton key Little gold spark, come dance with me As the grind went on, and the years passed by Had my little gold spark burned up and died? Had it fizzled out while I looked away And the dull machinery ruled my days I ran back home and I cried its name And saw the little gold spark by the window pane It bounded in and I hugged my friend And my little gold spark was shining bright again {Chorus 1} {Chorus 2} {Chorus 1}

(Capo on fret 1) G------------------------- Well it's a halcyon affair --------------C------------------- outside the lake with sunny air ------D---------------------------------G------ And all the children laughing by the fountain G------------------------------- That rumble echoes through the street -----------C--------------------------- when the streams they hit concrete ----------D--------------------------------------G------- And the white noise let's you know that it's alright here ----------------Em------------------------------- And you're a child with wide eyes, of course --------C----------------------------- You've taken all the sights inside ------G----------------------------------D--------- The universe a small town's simple beauty ------------Em----------------------- And as the fountain splashes bliss, ---------------C---------------------- it's all the constellations cadences -----G-------------------------------------D---------- To know more yes would simply be a fool's dream --------------Em---------A------ And as you sleep, that night -------------------D-------------------------B7-------------- You know you're home... And hear the fountain in the night ------------Em------------A----------------D---------- And as your tale unfolds... At first it's scared... ----------------G-------- And then it's booooold!! You found a love across the sea and thought that Gold had finally decreed He'd take you on his side and that he liked you And in the fuzzy warmth of fun You felt protected by the son and yes- The one who gave it all, did it excite you? And you can see your silhouettes That all the memories forget Now that it's over and the dust has settled dirty And as the fountain runs next door Your gaze is cast against the floor, alone The barren bar it knows that you are thirsty. And you will know... It flows on The story breaks... And then it hits you like a song The change is now... And concrete At first it's hard... And then it's sweeeeet!! You sought adventures for a man And thought you'd try to take a stand, and print the truth to set the people's mood ablazing And in a country far away you felt the providence, They slaved away- the horror and excitement was amazing And you can hear the bullets fly As they shoot across the sky And in the orange light of dawn you scribble madly And through the bloody crashing wave You saw the offerings they gave that day The truth you tried to breathe it in so badly And you will feel... For so long The faces lost... And yet the fountain splashes on And as you sip... The barroom gin... A story ends... And one begins!!

(capo on fret 8... or wherever) G-----------------C---------- I saw you many years ago ----D----------------------- above the stinging sand -------------Em-------------- While your piercing blue was --C-------------D-------- staring at the beach --------C----------------D----- And the rising and the crash ----------G-----------------Em---- Kept my attention oh so rapt -----------C----------------------D------------------Em--- Then your lulling sounds would send me back to sleep ---------C------------------------D------------------G----- Oh, your lulling sounds would send me back to sleep I saw in you a majesty, a wisdom cold and free An adventure that I'd like to come and play But though I struggled oh so hard To come and meet you out that far You were oh so good at waving me away You knew that I was safer far away So many times I came to you To feel your salty tongue But one day I knew a different kiss so sweet You were old and I was young And our year were so much fun But I needed one a little more like me You knew she was a little more like me Amidst my happy life I still remember you so dear Under the sun I'd felt the splashing and the spray With your wisdom cold and free You were always there for me And I know that I will see you 'gain some day You know that I'll be back again someday

Em Am B7 (all throughout) The crop this year was mighty fine So why not take it down the line And Buddy, he can't drop the dime If he doesn't know what Frankie sold you Buddy, he is living cool In West LA, he knows it too The poker game is by the pool Let's break the reins that try to hold you Split the deck, look inside Cut the cards and skin the hide And deal em out with a vicious pride And soften up the clay that molds you Buddy, he is bluffing crude He doesn't know your latitude The mind-expanding things you do To break the reins that try to hold you! And buddy will play to win, But now the truth is kicking in You look him in the eyes and grin The answers scare him silly, know this Hearts and diamonds in your hand The bloody red you understand They swirl around at your command Let's beat the man who thinks he owns us! Sweaty brow, itching limbs You can fold your hand and have a swim But Buddy, he would take the win You'll not provide the square his moment Full house on the river flip Queens and aces, get a grip Just keep it cool with witty quips And break the reins that Buddy sold you! Split the deck, look inside Cut the cards and skin the hide And deal em out with a vicious pride And soften up the clay that molds you Buddy, he is bluffing crude He doesn't know your latitude The mind-expanding things you do To break the reins that try to hold you! Ante up, stare him down The spirit of this desert town Is coursing through your body now It's all or nothing, Buddy knows this Go all in and call his hand The queens and aces take the land The truth today, it beat the man You broke the reins that tried to hold you!

(On fret 2) D A G A D Oh the sky will fall on any day And the world will change in every way But you're still you from what you learned before And you're not caught up in the rosaries Cause you're busy buying groceries And all that I can do is hold the door When the sad's so rich and full of grace That it had to come from a happy place You'll hug it tight, not push it like a child Then you'll leave it when you're ready too, With an open heart for something new But it's always there to visit for a while {Chorus} And I said- I'm gonna live out loud I'm gonna wake up proud everyday and find the light And I said- I'm gonna tow the line I'm gonna find the time everyday I'll make it bright When the Earth is spinning all around And you happen to be upside down, There's nothing you can do but stop and sigh But you don't go cursing angrily At Newton's laws of gravity- It's good enough to breathe and be alive! When you feel that setting autumn sun And you know that winter's bound to come But in a stinging way that snow is beautiful And you know that it could melt away Cause it always has before today, So you march on through it better than before! I'm gonna find the time, every day