Am 
  The Messenger is
           G    
  Standing at the gate.
           F
  Ready to let go,
                G
  Ready for the crush.
Am 
  Too late for whispers,
                   G
  Too late for the blush.
              F
  The past is mercy,
                    G
  When the future's glow.
Am
  Kneeling journey,
               G    
  Dressed in a cloak of shadows.
F                                     G              
  The hunting's grim for the innocent eyes.
Am                             G
  Communion's pray is a cup of sorrows.
               F
  But faith is colors,
                   G
  For the humbling cries.


Part II

 E                                   D
  The pilgrims are gathering and the marching band,
                      C
  The marching band's howling.
                                     D
  Compassion is the flag a righteous man,
                       E
  A righteous man will hold.
                                      D
  The pilgrims are gathering and the marching band,
                       C   
  The marching band's howling.
                                     D
  Compassion is the flag a righteous man,
                       C
  A righteous man will hold.


Part III

Em
  The spirit is over town,
D
  Waiting for me to hit the floor.
C                                     D
  Blooming white sky for the voice of one calling tonight
Em
  Tonight fate is the red crown,
D
  The red crown around your door.
C                                     D               Em
  Time's scattering the seeds of the morning daylight.