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Key: Em
Intro:
Em
Verse 1:
Em D C A
I haven't found the formula to measure my distress
Em D C A
The tick-tock of my heart-clock tells my mind I'm so depressed
G D A Em
I searched behind the mirrors and I broke down all the walls
D A G
Is it something rare or new or is it something old?
Em
Is it something old?
Verse 2:
Em D C A
My job it takes me everywhere but I ain't seen a thing
Em D C A
At eighty miles an hour rolling hills all seem the same
G D A Em
I've searched the mountains and the streams but I can't find a clue
N.C. D A G
Is it something old or worn or is it something new?
Refrain:
Em D A
I go where I go (I go where I go), I go where I go, I don't know
Bm A Bm A
It's such a silent world and an empty road, behind that road is a pot of gold
[Interlude]
Em
Verse 3:
Em D C A
I woke up from a deep deep sleep and out the door I went
Em D C A
I didn't bother to turn back, my feet were sore and red
G D A Em
I searched behind the mirrors and I broke down all the walls
N.C. D A G
Is it something rare and new or is it something old?
Refrain:
Em D A
I go where I go (I go where I go), I go where I go, I don't know
Bm A
It's such a silent world and an empty road
G Em A
I go where I go (I go where I go), I go where I go, I don't know
Bm A Bm A
Such a silent world and an empty road, behind that road is a pot of gold
Bridge:
Em D C A
I'm sick of greedy people who just want a piece of me
Em D C A
They're all so clever and so bright and modern to the T
G D A Bm
You smell them from a mile away but I don't really care
Outro:
N.C. D A G
When it comes down to the facts I laugh and walk away (Laugh and walk away)
D D A G
When it comes down to the facts I laugh and walk away (Laugh and walk away)
D D A G
When it comes down to the facts I laugh and walk away (Laugh and walk away)
D D A G
When it comes down to the facts I laugh and walk away (Laugh and walk away)
D D A G
When it comes down to the facts I laugh and walk away (Laugh and walk away)
D D A G
When it comes down to the facts I laugh and walk away (Laugh and walk away)
D D A G
When it comes down to the facts I laugh and walk away (Laugh and walk away)
(Fade out)
Song History
Published: January 14, 2026
Last Updated: January 14, 2026