Jonsi – Stars in Still Water (Capo 1)
Tabbed by Brandon Bosch
Chords are relative to Capo on 1st fret. Jonsi is picking the 3 notes on the low E, G &
D strings as visually displayed below:
D/F# (2, -, 0, 2, -, ------- )
G/B (3, -, 0, 4, -, ------- )
Em (0, -, 0, 0, -, --------- )
D (10, -, 0, 11, -, -------- )
C# (9, -, 0, 9, -, --------- )
Bm (7, -, 0, 7, -, --------- )
A add 11 (5, -, 0, 6, -, --- )
Em7 (12, -, 0, 12, -, ------ )
Intro
Pre-verse:
Put your clothes now out to dry
It's early morning
The day is unfolding, ever so softly
Pre-chorus:
Chorus:
I will always a, ally within
It's a never ending song that I sing alone
I am… awake,
the only one awake
I see the sun, break out,
it slows, no clouds
No crows, no one out, too –
Only that you
Don't stomp in still water
Don't stomp in still water
Now the sun's in your eyes
It dries away your tears
And the wind will be the the only one
To know your soul and fears
I will always a, ally within
It's a never ending song that I sing alone
I am… awake,
the only one awake.
I see the sun, glow fade
it's late, in shades
We did the best we could,
I’m in you
Dew stars in still water
Don't stop in still water
Outro Riff (listen for timing)
Outro (2X)
Don't you know
is that I would alone
is that I would undo
(Finish outro with:)
is it un-do
This is one of the most moving songs I've ever heard and certainly the most challenging
I've tabbed. The first moment I saw him play it (the opening song at Zellerbach in
Berkeley, CA April 28th 2010) I knew I would be playing this song for the rest of my
life. I hope this tab helps you enjoy this song even more as well.