(Eb Eb Ab Ab)(2x)
(Cm Bb Eb Eb)
(Cm Bb)

Eb
You and I know I had to leave
         Ab
And the harbour lights, I cannot see
    Cm               Bb         Ab
But you were my rock never my stepping stone.

   Eb
I held my tongue, I turn on my heels
  Ab
I couldn't look back.
                         Cm               Bb         Ab
I want you to know, That you were my rock never my stepping stone.

Cm   Bb            Eb       Ab
You were never a stepping stone.

Eb Eb Ab Ab (2x)

Eb
We both know I cannot come home.
     Ab
The water rose faster than I could run.
Cm              Bb                  Ab
All my love has bruised my grieving bones.
   Eb
Forgive my sins for I haven't found God
    Ab
And I don't know when I can trust my heart
    Cm               Bb         Ab
But you were my rock never my stepping stone.

Cm   Bb            Eb       Ab
You were never a stepping stone.
Cm   Bb            Eb       Ab
You were never a stepping stone.

(Cm Bb Ab)
(Cm Bb)

              Ab
She said I'll be your rock when the water comes
      Cm                       Bb
Don't waste your life on the stepping stones. (3x)

Cm   Bb            Eb       Ab
You were never a stepping stone.
Cm   Bb            Eb       Ab
You were never a stepping stone.

(Eb Eb Ab Ab)(4x)