Difficulty
Intermediate
Rate for accuracy
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Verse 1:
C F C
I don't want to write about
Am Am/G F
All the things I'm still working out
C F Em
Terrible things you wouldn't believe
Dm F
So I'll just leave you with these
Chorus:
C
Throwaway lines
G F
The best I can do
C
Throwaway lines like
G F C
"I love you"
G Dm
I'm afraid you can see
F
What I really mean
Am Dm
When I sing
F
In between
C
Throwaway lines
Verse 2:
F C
I don't wanna let you down
Am Am/G F
I always want you around
C F
But, man, my tongue gets so tied
Em Dm F
And the hurt gets harder to hide
Chorus:
C
With throwaway lines
G F
It's the best I can do
C
Throwaway lines like
G F C
"I love you"
G
They don't have to be true
F C
Throwaway lines
G F
An endless parade
C
Throwaway lines
G F C
Just taking up space
G Dm
I'm afraid you can see
F
What I really mean
Am Dm
When I sing
F
In between
C
My throwaway lines
Instrumental:
F C G
F C G
F C
Chorus:
G Dm
I'm afraid you can see
F
What I really mean
Am Dm
When I sing
F
In between
C
My throwaway lines
Song History
Published: October 22, 2025
Last Updated: October 22, 2025