Chords with lyrics
Intro:
A augmentedA D MajorD F# minorF#m D MajorD
Verse 1: (Strum chords once)
A augmentedA D MajorD F# minorF#m D MajorD
You’d think that I would learn to hold my tongue once and for all.
A augmentedA D MajorD F# minorF#m D MajorD
But I’m growing old and still running off my mouth like I can’t get enough.
E MajorE F# minorF#m D MajorD
But save your mercy for the lost.
E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD
I don’t have time for these regrets.
E MajorE F# minorF#m D MajorD
And don’t you dare remind me of the cost
E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD
‘cause how the hell could I forget?
F# minorF#m D MajorD F# minorF#m D MajorD (Picking)
Verse 2: (Picking)
F# minorF#m D MajorD F# minorF#m D MajorD
And I’ve gotten good at pulling people in and pushing everyone away.
F# minorF#m D MajorD F# minorF#m D MajorD
I’ve shouted words and said hateful things that no one decent should say.
E MajorE F# minorF#m D MajorD
But save forgiveness for the weak.
E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD
I’ve made it this far on my own.
E MajorE F# minorF#m D MajorD
And I’m not the man of your dreams
E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD
but more like the sinner that you stone.
F# minorF#m E MajorE D MajorD E MajorE (Picking)
Chorus: (Strumming)
A augmentedA E MajorE D MajorD
God only knows the darker side of me.
E MajorE A augmentedA
The pieces of my heart I don’t want you to see.
E MajorE D MajorD
And heaven forbid you find out who I am
E MajorE A augmentedA
‘cause if you knew the truth I’m terrified you’ll leave.
E MajorE D MajorD
I’ve got to change or I’ll die alone.
E MajorE A augmentedA
And I don’t deserve all the grace that you’ve displayed.
E MajorE D MajorD
I’ll nail you to the cross again ‘cause once was not enough.
E MajorE A augmentedA
My sinful heart feels way too gone now to ever be saved.
Instrumental: (Strumming)
D MajorD E MajorE DbmDbm F# minorF#m x4
Verse 3: (Strum chords once)
E MajorE F# minorF#m D MajorD
So keep me close to where you are
E MajorE F# minorF#m D MajorD
‘cause God knows I’m prone to stray.
E MajorE F# minorF#m D MajorD
And write my name upon your heart
E MajorE F# minorF#m D MajorD