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Key: G
β« Intro:
G C9 (X4)
β« Verse 1:
G C9 G C9
I know exactly where we stand
G C9 G C9
You're on your feet and I'm in quicksand
G C9 G C9 G C9 G C9
I can't help myself, I need a hand
β« Pre-Chorus:
Bm C
Just when I think I'm dead
Em D
He turns up just in time for bed
Bm C Dsus4 D
I thank my lucky stars again
β« Instrumental:
G C9 (X4)
β« Verse 2:
G C9 G C9
I sold my soul for rock and roll
G C9 G C9
I never ever get a kiss
G C9 G C9
But now I bought it back and gave it away
G C9 G C9 G C9
For another night like this
β« Pre-Chorus:
Bm C
I found a way to use my head
Em D
I go over and over every word he said
Bm C Dsus4 D
Look how I can make something out of nothing
β« Chorus:
G C Am F D
Say a prayer for the dying and the lost, ooh
G C
When he said he loved me, he was
Am F Dsus4 D
Lying but he had his fingers crossed
β« Solo:
G C9 (X15)
β« Verse 3:
N.C.
It's okay, he's not to blame
N.C.
Let him have his toys
N.C.
I know how to play that game
G C9 G C9 G C9
And I know that he's a beautiful boy
β« Pre-Chorus:
Bm C
I'll take him any day
Em D
But I won't wait around and I won't pray
Bm C Dsus4 D
'Cause in my heart of hearts, I have been saved
β« Chorus:
G C Am F D
Say a prayer for the dying and the lost, ooh
G C
When he said he loved me, he was
Am F Dsus4 D G C9
Lying but he had his fingers crossed
Coda:
(Repeat and fade)
G C9
Song History
Published: September 14, 2023
Last Updated: September 10, 2025