Vanilla Skies

Music and Lyrics by Rob Oswin (aka RAW Boswin)

The "vanilla sky" in Vanilla Sky refers to a Monet painting owned by the

main character, but in a larger sense it is used as a metaphor for a life

free of pain or difficulty, a dreamlike, ethereal realm where one is cradled

in the warm hues of perpetual summer sunset.

* Copyright 2001 by John R. McEwen and The Republican

F# C# Ebmin B F# C#

I've been waiting for the phone to ring, To help me change my mind

While you've moved on to less important things, And left this all behind

D F# D F# Bb7 Ebmin

But I won't fall to pieces, And I'll never close my eyes

C# sus C# F#

While I'm searching for the answers In your cold Vanilla Skies.

The more I think of it, the less I need to know, The more you'd need to say.

And every time I think we've made another breakthrough, Life gets in the way.

D F# D F# Bb7 Ebmin

But I won't fall to pieces, And I'll never close my eyes

C# sus B D F# Bb

While I'm searching for the answers In your cold Vanilla Skies.

Ebmin C#

You can dust your cotton candy storms, In shades of lavender and orange

Bb Ebmin C# B

And twist your alibis So in the morning when I open up my eyes

C# C#sus4

There'll be no surprise… To see your Cold Vanilla Skies.

Refrain:

F# - C# - Ebmin - B x2

Well I've been waiting for the phone to ring, To hear what's on your mind

D F# D F# Bb7 Ebmin

But I won't fall to pieces, And I'll never close my eyes

C# sus C# D E F#

While I'm searching for the answers In your cold Vanilla Skies.

© 2003 Rob Oswin (aka RAW Boswin)