Intro CF 2x
CF
I thought I had myself all figured out,
CF
but I spent my whole life holding myself down.
C
And it seems to be that sort of thing
F
I keep doing constantly,
AmGF
addicted to the pain I cause myself.
CF
My head is floating somewhere in the clouds,
CF
while I'm paid to entertain a lovely crowd.
C
They sing my songs and feel my pain,
F
cause pain is what creates my fame.
AmGF
A vicious cycle, someday I'll get out.
CAm
I can't believe I'm standing here at all.
G
I can't believe I made it this far.
All the way with a smile on my face,
F
see the top and I'm not falling off.
CAm
And all I need is a microphone, I'll sing
G
about the things that have been hurting me.
It's safe to say, all the kids,
F
I relate to their lives so just keep holding on.
CFCF
It's hard enough, try walking in my shoes,
CF
to be picked on by my peers who much abuse.
C
And I'm tired of not fitting in,
F
true friends is my final wish.
AmGF
Just let me be myself and make it through.
CF
I have tried so hard to be a better soul.
CF
I have worked so hard at making myself whole.
C
And through it all, my better years
F
are still ahead, my mind is clear.
AmGF
Just trust me when I say I'm in control.
CAm
I can't believe I'm standing here at all.
G
I can't believe I made it this far.
All the way with a smile on my face,
F
see the top and I'm not falling off.
CAm
And all I need is a microphone, I'll sing
G
about the things that have been hurting me.
It's safe to say, all the kids,
F
I relate to their lives so just keep holding on.
AmG
I believe Im just like you
EmF
I believe I ll make it through
AmG
It s hard to see at times like this
Em
but Im not giving in
F
but Im not giving in 2x
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CAm
And all I need is a microphone, I'll sing
G
about the things that have been hurting me.
It's safe to say, all the kids,
F
I relate to their lives so just keep holding on.
CAm
I can't believe I'm standing here at all.
G
I can't believe I made it this far.
All the way with a smile on my face,
F
see the top and I'm not falling off.
CAm
And all I need is a microphone, I'll sing
G
about the things that have been hurting me.
It's safe to say, all the kids,
F
I relate to their lives so just keep holding on.