Capo
3
Difficulty
Beginner πΆ
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Key: F
Tuning: E A D G B E
Intro:
Em7 G D A
Em7 G D A
Verse 1:
Em7 G
You were in the basement
D A
Tellin' me I didn't have to leave
Em7 G
Said, "Baby, let's face it
D A
I'm gettin' out of Tennessee"
Pre-Chorus:
Em7 G
Skin of your neck, blood on my teeth
D A
I found God on a burned CD
Em7 G
You were upset, saw the tears stream
D A
My mind was on tires and gasoline
Chorus:
Em7 G
I don't know what I'm sayin'
D A
Somethin' 'bout youth and dreams
Em7 G
Which one of them is wasted?
A Em7 G D A
And which one is you and me?
Verse 2:
Em7 G
Well, it turns out I'm a liar
D A
I learned that a long time ago
Em7 G
Bird upon a wire
D A
Fly a little higher, then head on home
Pre-Chorus:
Em7 G
The skin of your neck, blood on my teeth
D A
Sign my name on a state ID
Em7 G
Hand on that catch, back on your street
D A
Fresh regret handed out for free
Chorus:
Em7 G
I don't know what I'm sayin'
D A
Somethin' 'bout youth and dreams
Em7 G
Which one of them is wasted?
A
And which one is you and me?
[Interlude]
Em7 G D A
Bridge:
Em7 G
I know I told you not to wait
D A
Baby, did you wait for me?
Em7 G
And I know it's gettin' late
D A
I gotta know now, did you wait for me?
Chorus:
Em7 G
I don't know what I'm sayin'
D A
Somethin' 'bout youth and dreams
Em7 G
Which one of them is fadin'?
A Em7 G D
And which one is you and me?
Outro:
A Em7 G D A
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Song History
Published: May 12, 2026
Last Updated: May 12, 2026