Written by John Darnielle
Intro: C G Am (2x)
C G Am
I heard the wings beat on the wind tonight
C G Am
As the heat stole power from the darkening light.
F G C F
I saw the streets fill up with people that I knew,
F G
People who looked like you.
Am F Am
Rise if you're sleeping, stay awake
Am F Am
We are young supernovas and the heat's about to break
C G Am
Drift through the streets, walk between the cars
C G Am
Newborn sons and daughters spat forth from distant stars
F G C F
The summer will reveal itself to those whose hearts are true
F G
And to the faithless few
Am F Am
Rise if you're sleeping, stay awake
Am F Am
We are young supernovas and the heat's about to break
F G Em F
Who will rise and who will sink?
F G F
Who's going to stand his ground and who's going to blink?
Am F Am
Surge forward from Van Cortlandt Park ... like frightened sheep
C G Am
Spirit throngs that hoist us high, three thousand warriors deep
F G C F
Spray our dreams on any surface where the paint will stick
F G
Try to time the rhythm, listen for the click
Am F Am
Rise if you're sleeping, stay awake
Am F Am
We are young supernovas and the heat's about to break
C G Am Am
C G Am
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