Biography:
Craig Finn, an American singer, songwriter and guitarist, is the man behind Lifter Puller, The Brokerdealer and The Hold Steady. He was also featured on Rhymesayers rapper P.O.S.'s Safety In Speed (Heavy Metal). He released his first solo album, Clear Heart Full Eyes, on January of 2012.
Here is some background information on Clear Heart Full Eyes from the No Future Songfacts . In early 2011 Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn challenged himself to write a new song every day in his Brooklyn apartment for his first solo album.
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Balcony - Clear Heart Full Eyes
Capo II
C Em
There was a party at that high-rise up on Harmon
Am G
It was dead except a couple people dancing
C Em Am G
While our eyes were still adjusting to the dark her appetite was expanding
F C G
The dude with the long fingernails I don't think that I trust him all that much
F
It cost ten dollars just to get inside the building
C G
It costs more to get in touch
C G
I went to the SA to get some cigs
F
I asked the doorman to remember me
C G F
I looked up to see the moon and I saw you and him out on the balcony
Am
It was the same thing that you did to me
F Am F
C
Don't want to be your old man
Em Am G
I want to be your new man another time all over
C Em Am G
I miss the way your eyes they used to spark when you'd look over your shoulder
F C G
The dude with the long fingernails I think he's gonna take such good care of you
F
I've seen him shave up at the library
C G
I've seen him sleep behind the Caribou
C G
I took the bus back uptown because I knew that it was over
F
I didn't need to know the rest of it
C
I know the look. I know the lines
G F
I know the laugh from back when we first started it
Am
Such a drunk romantic genesis
F Am F
Now we've really made a mess of this
C Cmaj9/B Am7 Cmaj9/G
C Cmaj9/B Am7 Cmaj9/G
C Cmaj9/B Am7 Cmaj9/G
C Cmaj9/B Am7 Cmaj9/G
C
I'll put your stuff out on the driveway
Em Am G
You can get it when you walk back through the white light
C Em
I'll leave a sandwich in your suitcase in case you're hungry
Am G
When you come back from the high-rise
F C G
I hope your dude don't break his nails when he tries to help you carry all your stuff
F C G
It costs ten dollars for a taxi. It costs a whole lot more to fall in love
C G
I went to the SA to get some cigs
F
I asked the bagman to remember me
C G F
I looked up to see the moon and I saw you and him out on the balcony
Am
It was the same thing that you did to me
F Am F
It was the same thing that you did with me
C Cmaj9/B Am7 Cmaj9/G
C Cmaj9/B Am7 Cmaj9/G
C Cmaj9/B Am7 Cmaj9/G
End on C
Capo II
C Em
There was a party at that high-rise up on Harmon
Am G
It was dead except a couple people dancing
C Em Am G
While our eyes were still adjusting to the dark her appetite was expanding
F C G
The dude with the long fingernails I don't think that I trust him all that much
F
It cost ten dollars just to get inside the building
C G
It costs more to get in touch
C G
I went to the SA to get some cigs
F
I asked the doorman to remember me
C G F
I looked up to see the moon and I saw you and him out on the balcony
Am
It was the same thing that you did to me
F Am F
C
Don't want to be your old man
Em Am G
I want to be your new man another time all over
C Em Am G
I miss the way your eyes they used to spark when you'd look over your shoulder
F C G
The dude with the long fingernails I think he's gonna take such good care of you
F
I've seen him shave up at the library
C G
I've seen him sleep behind the Caribou
C G
I took the bus back uptown because I knew that it was over
F
I didn't need to know the rest of it
C
I know the look. I know the lines
G F
I know the laugh from back when we first started it
Am
Such a drunk romantic genesis
F Am F
Now we've really made a mess of this
C Cmaj9/B Am7 Cmaj9/G
C Cmaj9/B Am7 Cmaj9/G
C Cmaj9/B Am7 Cmaj9/G
C Cmaj9/B Am7 Cmaj9/G
C
I'll put your stuff out on the driveway
Em Am G
You can get it when you walk back through the white light
C Em
I'll leave a sandwich in your suitcase in case you're hungry
Am G
When you come back from the high-rise
F C G
I hope your dude don't break his nails when he tries to help you carry all your stuff
F C G
It costs ten dollars for a taxi. It costs a whole lot more to fall in love
C G
I went to the SA to get some cigs
F
I asked the bagman to remember me
C G F
I looked up to see the moon and I saw you and him out on the balcony
Am
It was the same thing that you did to me
F Am F
It was the same thing that you did with me
C Cmaj9/B Am7 Cmaj9/G
C Cmaj9/B Am7 Cmaj9/G
C Cmaj9/B Am7 Cmaj9/G
End on C
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