C G
Oh, people downcast in despair, see the disillusion everywhere
F C
Hoping their bad luck will change. Gets a little harder everyday
C G
People struggle, people fight for the simple pleasures in their life
F C
The trouble comes from everywhere. It's a little more than you can bear
==CHORUS==
C Am
I know that it will hurt
Dm
I know that it will break your heart
C G
The way things are and the way they've been
C G F C
And the way they've always been
==VERSE==
C G
People shallow, self absorbed, see the push and shove for their rewards
F C
My, Me, Mine is on their minds. You can read about it in their eyes
C G
People ruthless, people cruel, oh the damage that some people do!
F C
Full of hatred, full of pride. It's enough to make you lose your mind
==CHORUS==
C Am
I know that it will hurt
Dm
I know that it will break your heart
C G
The way things are and the way they've been
Am
Yeah, I know that it will hurt
Dm
I know that it will break your heart
C G
The way things are and the way they've been
==BRIDGE==
Bb F G
Don't spread the discontent, don't spread the lies
Bb F G
Don't make the same mistakes with your own life
C
You never will let love survive
==INSTRUMENTAL==
C G F F
C G F F
C C Am Am Dm C G G
==CHORUS==
G Am
Yeah, I know that it will hurt
Dm
I know that it will break your heart
C G
The way things are and the way they've been
==OUTRO==
Bb F G
Don't spread the discontent, don't spread the lies
Bb F G
Don't make the same mistakes with your own life
Bb F G
And don't disrespect yourself, don't lose your pride
Bb F G
And don't think everybody's gonna choose your side
Bb F G
Oh no, oh no... (fade out)
