Intro: Am C (x11) Verse 1: Am C Tidy your books up Am C Put them under your bed Am C And gather your thoughts up Am C But keep 'em in your head Am C Be careful what you wish for Am C Be careful what you dream Am C They let you sing your songs, son Am C But they’ll never hear you scream D C Am C Am C Why D C Am C Am C Why
Verse 2: Am C Button your coat up Am C Take shelter from the rain Am C They want you to be like them Am C But you can never be the same Am C ’Cause you’re standing on the outside Am C They’ll never let you in Am C They’ll let you play the game, son Am C But they’ll never let you win D C Am C Am C Why D C Am C Am C Why Instrumental: Am C (x4) Verse 3: Am C Never let them bare witness Am C To the tears in your eyes Am C And never take a handshake Am C From the prophets and their lies Am C ’Cause they put you in the wrong line Am C You’ve been crying out for more Am C They’ve given you the key, son Am C But you’ll never find the door D C Am C Am C Why D C Am C Am C Why Solo: Am C (x4) Verse 4: Am C You’ve fallen like an angel Am C Stranded on the earth Am C They let you see their riches Am C They never tell you what you’re worth Am C They’ve put you in the back seat Am C While they’re heading for the sun Am C And if you’re waiting for the rapture Outro: Am C The day will never come Am C The day will never come Am C The day will never come Am C
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