Chords with lyrics
E MajorE
They thought they could dispose of me
A augmentedA
They tried to make me small
E MajorE
I suffered each indignity
A augmentedA
But now rise above it all
C# minorC#m
Yes, the price I paid was all I had
A augmentedA
But at last, I found release
D MajorD
And if something good can come from bad
A augmentedA
The past can rest in peace
E MajorE
Oh if you see someone's hurt
And in need of a hand
A augmentedA
Don't forget me
E MajorE
Or hear a melody crying from some baby grand
A augmentedA
You don't forget me
C# minorC#m
When you sing happy birthday to someone you love
A augmentedA
Or see diamonds you wish were all free
E MajorE
Please say that you won't;
BB E MajorE
I pray that you don't forget me
FF
But forget every man who I ever met
Bb majorBb
'Cause they only lived to control
FF
For a kiss they paid a thousand
Bb majorBb
Yet they paid fifty cents for my soul
DmDm
They took their piece
Bb majorBb
The price of fame that no one can repay
Eb MajorEb
Ah, but they didn't buy me when they bought my name
C majorC
And that is why I pray
FF
That when you see someone's hurt
And in need of a hand
Bb majorBb
You don't forget me
FF
Or hear a melody crying from some baby grand
Bb majorBb
You don't forget me
DmDm
When you sing happy birthday to someone you love
Bb majorBb
Or see diamonds you wish were all free
FF
Please say that you won't;
C majorC FF
I pray that you don't forget me
Bb majorBb
There are some in this world who have strength on their own
FF
Never broken or in need of repair
C#C#
But there are some born to shine who can't do it alone
Eb MajorEb FF
So protect them and take special care
F#F#
Take care
F#F#
And don't forget me
BB
Please take care
F#F#
And don't forget me
EbmEbm
When you look to the heavens with someone you love
BB
And a light shining bright from afar
F#F#
Hope you see my face there
C#C#
And then offer a prayer
B minorBm
And please let me be
F#F#
Let me be that star