Tuning: G C E A (G C E A) Intro: C F C G Verse 1: C F You who are on the road, C G must have a code that you can live by C F And so, become yourself C G Because the past is just a goodbye. C F Teach your children well, C G Their parent's hell did slowly go by C F And feed them on your dreams. C G The ones they picked, the ones you'll know by.
Chorus: (Be aware that tempo changes) C F Don't you ever ask them why. C If they told you, you would cry. Am F G (mute) So just look at them and sigh. C F G (mute) And know they love you. Verse: C F And you, of tender years, C G can't know the fears that your elders grew by. C F And so please, help them with your youth C G They seek the truth before they can die. C F Teach your parents well. C G Their children's hell will slowly go by. C F And feed them on your dreams. C G The ones they picked, the ones you'll know by. Chorus: (Tempo changes) C F Don't you ever ask them why. C If they told you, you would cry. Am F G (mute) So just look at them and sigh. C F G (mute) And know they love you. Outro: (Strum C) C And know they love you.