Chords with lyrics
Intro.
(D MajorD) | (A augmentedA) | (D MajorD) | (D MajorD) ---
D MajorD A augmentedA
When you were lost and needed help, I hoped that you would turn to me
E minorEm B minorBm A augmentedA
And when you couldn't help your- self, I watched you drown that misery
D MajorD A augmentedA
I've seen the damage that you've done, every teardrop and misstep
E minorEm G+G D MajorD
You know I could've saved you some, I'm the book you never read
Chorus:
B minorBm G+G D MajorD
Your grandaddy carried me in the World War II
A augmentedA B minorBm
Your grandma swears that I'm the truth
G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
Your parent's hands were on me when they wed
B minorBm G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
I'm like a member of the family, three generations have handed me down
E minorEm F# minorF#m G+G D MajorD
I'm in the drawer by your bed, I'm the book you never read
D MajorD A augmentedA
I can't take that first step for you, but when you take that step you'll find
E minorEm G+G D MajorD
You are the key and I'm the door to, forgiveness and some peace of mind...you know
Chorus:
B minorBm G+G D MajorD
Your grandaddy carried me in the World War II
A augmentedA B minorBm
Your grandma swears that I'm the truth
G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
Your parent's hands were on me when they wed
B minorBm G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
I'm like a member of the family, three generations have handed me down
E minorEm F# minorF#m G+G D MajorD
And despite all they've said, still the book you never read --
(G+G) | (B minorBm) (F# minorF#m) | (G+G) | (D MajorD)?| (D MajorD)
D MajorD A augmentedA
So when the world treats you un- kindly, and your heart's heavy with regret
E minorEm F# minorF#m G+G
That's when I wish that you would find me, I'm the book you never read
Chorus:
B minorBm G+G D MajorD
Your grandaddy carried me in the World War II
A augmentedA B minorBm
Your grandma swears that I'm the truth
G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
Your parent's hands were on me when they wed
B minorBm G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
I'm like a member of the family, three generations have handed me down
E minorEm F# minorF#m G+G D MajorD
I'm in the drawer by your bed, still the book you never read