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Written in Toronto and Austin, TX in the spring of 2009.
- Snorri

lyrics

Queen St.

C (add9) Dm (add9)
The neon is burning
Em F (gangur niður)
on Queen Street tonight.
C (add9) Dm (add9)
Spadina is calling
G F
The morning’s getting near
Em Am G
Bass drones and laughter’s all that I hear
Dm G (sus4)
Everywhere.

I’m seeing faces
I haven’t before
And beautiful places
But every girl I see
Reminds me there’s one waiting for me.
Across the sea.

F C (oh yeah)
I wish I knew where I was going
F C (oh yeah)
I’d go to where the cold wind’s blowing
F C (oh yeah)
I wish I knew where this was going
F Dm (oh yeah)
and for what or who I’m fighting
Dm
If you want to see the sun tomorrow
F C
Don’t ever ask about the yesterdays.
C (add9) Dm (add9)

They look so lonely
Riding the trains
Silently moaning
I wish I knew their names
I wish I we all could play the same games
Such a shame.

Em Dm (7) Dm (7)
It’s late in the day and I try to call you
Em Dm (7) Dm (7) Am
But no words I can say could ever surprise you
F (maj7) G (add9)
oh I’m trying to tell you
F (maj7) Em Am
Oh I’m trying to tell you
F C
Just how sweet and kind one woman can be

I’m one in a million
Roaming the streets.
Desolate children
Lost in a crowded place
Looking to find a familiar face
Get some space.

credits

from I'm Gonna Put My Name On Your Door, released November 17, 2009
Snorri: Guitars & vocals.
Birgir Ísleifur: Piano & backing vocals.
Siggi: Drums & perc.
Teitur: Bass

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Snorri Helgason

Snorri Helgason’s music is heartfelt and introspective, yet universal, a highly relatable exploration of his personal struggles and emotions. An avid student of pop history, Snorri keeps a firm foot in the past and a clear eye on the future, bringing forth a constant stream of timeless folk-tinged melodies and carefully constructed songs that are very much of the time. ... more

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