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This Was Pompeii (Acoustic) chords by
Dar Williams
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Key: A major•
Verse 1
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I am thinking about the woman
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in a century of peace
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On a bright mosaic she is washing on

her knees
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And she looks up at the black sky
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beyond the mountain tall
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She says, "Oh good,
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the rain is finally going to fall today."
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This was Pompeii.
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Verse 2
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And everyone has memories
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of the night that melted stone
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The neighbor's nightgown,
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the screaming on the phone
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And the tired man at the station
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says, "We can't tell who's alive
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All we ever know is that the
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tourists survive."
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"Tra la, tra la," they say,
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they say

"Let's Go Pompeii."
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Verse 3
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I think about Pompeii
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when I feel an end is near,
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Just before the rain and every
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time you disappear.
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And I think about a teacup,
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suspended and half- served.
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And all the scholars know is that it's
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G
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perfectly preserved.
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That's all they say.

This was Pompeii.
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Verse 4
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And as for my own kingdom,

not a table leg was charred
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I simple lost my kingdom 'cause I

held it much too hard
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Once I had a sadness,
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the sadness turned to trust
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The trust turned into ashes
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and to lawyers and dust
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A century, a day
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This was Pompeii.
Outro 1
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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • Em

  • Am

  • Dsus4

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of This Was Pompeii (Acoustic) by Dar Williams is A major.

The primary chords used in This Was Pompeii (Acoustic) are A, D, F#m, Bm, Esus4.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, D, F#m, Bm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of This Was Pompeii (Acoustic) is approximately 31 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of This Was Pompeii (Acoustic) using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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