This song is currently my anthem haha, i was so happy when i learned how to
play it so i hope you will be too!
(This goes for almost all of Chuck's songs, where he does the little hammer-on
thing when he playes chords, in the a-chord, he does it with his third finger.)
Intro: A
A E
Well I shake when I walk, spit when i'm down,
F# D
beat my head against the wall like the fool that I am.
A E
Catch one dropping tear in the palm of my hand,
F# D
for the rest'd already fallen, to the ground I couldn't stand on.
A E
On and on I declare, on and on I'll debate you.
F# D
To cut my throat and bury me, in the ditch that I belong to.
A E
you showed me a sign, yeah a glimmer of light,
F# D
while some called it heaven, oh well I called 'em eyes,
D A
Oh my lady, I never thought that I'd survive,
E F#
when you hit bottom, man it's hard enough to climb,
D A
much less not lay down, much less stay awake,
E F#
and hold your head high enough to see what's in your way,
D A
if you live.
E
if you live.
A E
But I followed the trail, let my instict work,
F# D
for a shot in the dark, or at times flush a bird.
A E
Yeah for one special dear's hand in the palm of my own.
F# D
you roll the dice and gamble now, to never be alone.
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A E
On and on I declare, on and on I'll debate you,
F# D
mend this heart and pull me, from the ditch that I fell into,
A E
yeah you showed me a sign, you were a beacon of light,
F# D
while some called it heaven, I called it love at first sight
D A
Oh my lady, I never thought that I'd survive,
E F#
when you hit bottom, man it's hard enough to climb,
D A
much less not lay down, much less stay awake,
E F#
and hold your head high enough to see what's in your way,
D A
if you live.
E
if you live.
D A
You get what you give,
E
if you live.
D A E
Ooooooh x2
D A
So what is it worth, to stay in the dirt,
E F#
to beat your head against the wall, like a fool who's been hurt,
D A
oh what is it worth, to stand your ground proud,
E F#
dig your nails into that wall, crying, screaming loud,
D A
Oh my lady, I never thought that I'd survive,
E F#
when you hit bottom, man it's hard enough to climb,
D A
much less not lay down, much less stay awake,
E F#
and hold your head high enough to see what's in your way,
D A
if you live.
E
Oh if you live.
D A
You get what you give,
E
if you live.
