Intro: F Eb F (x2) F G/F Bb F F G/Eb Ab Verse 1: F Every story, tale or memoir G/F Every saga or romance Ab Whether true or fabricated F Whether planned or happenstance
Interlude: F G/F Bb Verse 2: F Whether sweeping through the ages G/F Casting centuries aside Ab Bb Or a hurried brief recital F Just a thirty minute ride Pre-chorus: G Whether bright or melancholy G/F Rough and ready, finely spun F Db Whether with a thousand players Eb Bb Or a lonely cast of one Verse 3: F Every story, new or ancient G/F Bagatelle or work of art Ab Bb All are tales of human failing F All are tales of love at heart Refrain: F5 This is the story of a love that flourished In a time of hate F5 Of lovers no tyranny could separate Eb Bb Love set into motion on the Nile's shore Ab5 Destiny ignited by an act of war' Chorus: F5 F5 Egypt saw the mighty river as its very heart and soul F5 Source of life for all her people F5 That only Egypt could control Eb Bb Destruction of her southern neighbor justified Db Ab Nubia exploited, left with little more than pride