Can'Utility and the Coastliners Lyrics

Can-Utility and the coastliners - Genesis
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Here is a beautiful Genesis piece taken from the album ?Foxtrot?, dedicated to legendary
King Canute (hence the ?Can-Utility?).
Likewise other Genesis tracks from that era (e.g. The Cinema Show, The Musical Box) this
is also composed of a basic song followed by unrelated instrumental filler before a
closing section.
The transcription below relates to the basic song, written by the band's guitarist Steve
Originally it's played on a 12-string which gives it a much greater depth, but a
will do too. Enjoy!
Chord notes:
9 refers to ADD 9th (major or minor) rather than 7th AND 9th marked as 7/9
Intro:
(Note ? same playing appears also on the song bar marked with (*) )
B B9 B Eb B (pause)
Part A:
(add)
The scattered pages of a book by the sea
(add)---
Held by the sand, washed by the waves
A shadow forms cast by a cloud,
Skimming by as eyes of the past, but the
rising tide absorbs them effortlessly claiming.
They told of one who tired of all singing,
"Praise him, praise him."
"We heed not flatterers," he cried,
"By our command, waters retreat,
Show my power, halt at my feet,"
But the cause was lost, Now cold winds blow.
Part B:
Far from the north overcast ranks advance
Fear of the storm accusing with rage and scorn.
The waves surround the sinking throne
Singing "Crown him, crown him,"
"Those who love our majesty
show themselves!" All bent their knees.
Ahhhhh?
That's actually the end of the main song. The 2-chord riff above turns into full chord
and continues through the Mellotron filler on to the next verse?
But he forced a smile even though
Dm7 x 3 D7/9 ? Dm7x3 D7/9
His hopes lay dashed where offerings fell (where they fell).
Here goes the organ solo then the guitar solo through the closing section?
"Nothing can my peace destroy as long as no-one smiles."
More opened ears and opened eyes, and soon they dared to laugh.
See a little man with his face turning red
Though his story's often told you can tell he's dead.
That's it, hope you liked it. Send me your comments if you have any. Cheers!