The song: Killing an Arab
The group: The Cure
Intro:
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Bass part starts [note: I don't particularly agree with this bass line but it's
what is in the book. Opinions, anyone?]:
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At the same time, the guitar:
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Lyrics start: Standing on the beach with a gun in my hand Staring at the sea,
staring at the sand
Staring down the barrel at the Arab on the ground See his open mouth but I hear
no sound Chorus:
I'm alive [Bass part moves up to the A string] I'm dead
I am the Stranger [Bass moves back down to low E string] Killing an Arab I can
turn and walk away or I can fire the gun Staring at the sky, staring at the sun
Whichever I choose it amounts to the same Absolutely nothing
(Repeat chorus) Feel the steel butt jump Smooth in my hand Staring at the sea,
staring at the sand
Staring at myself reflected in the eyes
Of the dead man on the beach
(Repeat chorus)