Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Intro: Bm A G Gsus2 D A Verse 1: Bm A G It's hard to find the words sometimes Gsus2 D It's hard to write a pretty rhyme D D When all I hear is a symphony A A7 Of things that don't make sense to me Bm A G "Everything will be okay" Gsus2 Sounds like an empty phrase D Dsus4 When I can't say anything F#m G That takes the weight of "Everything"
Break: Gsus4 A Asus4 Bm7 Chorus 1: Bm7 G But I can't make a rainbow out of rain D I can't write a song to heal the pain A But I'll be standing here while the world turns away Bm G I won't pretend like I can save the day D Say the words to make it all okay N/c But while the world turns away-ay-ayy D G A D G A I'll stay-ay-ayy, I'll stay-ay-ayy Verse 2: Bm G You're stuck with all the "could have beens" G D The worst is playing in your head And every doubt is echoing Dm F#m G And it feels like no one's listening Bm A But I'm listening, oh-ohh-ooh Chorus 1: Bm7 G But I can't make a rainbow out of rain D I can't write a song to heal the pain A But I'll be standing here while the world turns away Bm G I won't pretend like I can save the day D Say the words to make it all okay A But while the world turns away-ay-ayy D G A D G A I'll stay-ay-ayy, I'll stay-ay-ayy Bridge: Bm7 G When it all comes crashing down, breaking down You hit the ground D A I'll be around Bm7 If it feels like there is no defense G Life can hurt, it makes no sense D A Bm G D A N/c But I'll be aro-un-und-ouu -oh oh who ou oh ah ya Chorus 2: Bm G I won't pretend like I can save the day D Say the words to make it all okay A While the world turns away-ay-ayy D G A D G A I'll stay-ay-ayy, I'll stay-ay-ayy D G A I'll stay…