( Natalie Merchant / Indian Love Bride ) C people downcast, is despair G see the disillusion everywhere F hoping their bad luck will change C gets a little harder every day C people struggle, people fight G for the simple pleasures in their lives F but trouble comes from everywhere C it's a little more than you can bear Am I know that it will hurt Dm I know that it will break your heart C the way things are G and the way they've been C and the way they've always been C people shallow, self-absorbed G see the push and shove for their rewards F I, me, my is on their minds C you can read about it in their eyes C people ruthless, people cruel G see the damage that some people do F full of hatred, full of pride C it's enough to make you loose your mind Am I know that it will hurt Dm I know that it will break your heart C the way things are G and the way they've been Am I know that it will hurt Dm I know that it will break your heart C the way things are G and the way they've been Bb F don't spread the discontent G don't spread the lies Bb F don't make the same mistakes G with your own life C you never will let love survive C G F C Am Dm C G Am I know that it will hurt DM I know that it will break your heart C the way things are G and the way they've been Bb F don't spread the discontent G don't spread the lies Bb F don't make the same mistakes G with your own life Bb F don't disrespect yourself G don't loose your pride Bb F and don't think that G everybody's gonna choose your side Bb F G ....