Chords used
Dm
Am
G
Em
D
Bm
C
G/B
B
F
G6
F#m
1.
Jesus In La
Key: DmEasyDm
Am
G
Well, I shook hDmands with the devil
DAmown on the south side
And he bGought us both a dAmrink
With a pDmad and a pencil sAmat by his side
I said "TGell me what you thAmink"
I've been looDmking for my saviorAm, looking for my truth
I eGven asked Ammy shrink
He brought me dDmown to his level
SAmaid "Son, you're not special, you won't fGind him where you thAmink"
You won't find him down on sunset Dm Am
Or at a party in the hills G Am
At the bottom of the bottle Dm Am
Or when you're tripping on some pills G Am
When they sDmold you the dream yAmou were just 16
Packed a bGag and ran aAmway
And it's a crying sDmhame you came all tAmhis way
'Cause you won't find JeGsus in AmLA
And it's a crying sDmhame you came all tAmhis way
'Cause you won't find JeGsus in AmLA
Instrumental:
DmAmGAm
DmAmGAm
Took a sDmip of his whiskey
SAmaid, "Now that you're with me, well, I thGink that you shoAmuld stay"
Yeah, I kDmnow you've been busy
Am Searching through the city
So lGet me share tAmhe way
I kDmnow I'm not your savior
Am Know I'm not your truth
But I thGink we could Ambe friends
He said "Come dDmown to my level, hAmang out with the devil
Let me teGll you, in tAmhe end..."
You won't find him down on sunset Dm Am
Or at a party in the hills G Am
At the bottom of the bottle Dm Am
Or when you're tripping on some pills G Am
When they sDmold you the dream yAmou were just 16
Packed a bGag and ran aAmway
And it's a crying sDmhame you came all tAmhis way
'Cause you won't find JeGsus in AmLA
And it's a crying sDmhame you came all tAmhis way
'Cause you won't find JeGsus in AmLA
Am And that is when I knew that it was time to go home
G And that is when I realized that I was alone
Am And all the vibe and colors from the lights fade away
Dm And I don't care what they sayAm
You won't find him down on sunset Dm Am
Or at a party in the hills G Am
At the bottom of the bottle Dm Am
Or when you're tripping on some pills G Am
When they sDmold you the dream yAmou were just 16
Packed a bGag and ran aAmway
And it's a crying sDmhame you came all tAmhis way
'Cause you won't find JeGsus in AmLA
And it's a crying sDmhame you came all tAmhis way
'Cause you won't find JeGsus in AmLA
I won't find him down on sunset Dm Am
Or at a party in the hills G Am
At the bottom of the bottle Dm Am
Or when I'm tripping on some pills G Am
When they sDmold me the dream AmI was just 16
Packed my bGag and ran aAmway
And it's a crying shDmame I came all tAmhis way
'Cause I won't find JeGsus in LAmA
(One Strum)
And it's a crying sDmhame I came all tAmhis way
'Cause I won't find JeGsus in AmLA
2.
Must Have Been The Wind
Key: EmMediumEm
D
Bm
C
IEm heard a glDass shatter on the wall in the apaBmrtment above miCne
EmAt first I tDhought that I was dBmreamiCn'
EmBut then I heard the Dvoice of a girl
And it soBmunded like she'd been Ccryin'
EmNow I'm too wDorried to be slBmeepiCn'
EmSo I took the elevator tDo the second floor
BmWalked down the hall and then I kCnocked upon her door
EmShe opened up Dand I asked about the things I've been hBmearinCg
She said, "EmI think your ears are pDlaying tricks on you"
SBmweater zipped up to her cChin
Em"Thanks for caring, sDir, that's nice of you
But I haBmve to go back iCn
EmWish I could tell you abouDt the noise
But I diBmdn't hear a thCing"
She said, "EmIt must have been the winDd, must have been the wind
Must have been the wBmind, it must have been the wiCnd"
She said, "EmIt must have been the wiDnd, must have been the wind
Must have been the wBmind, it must have been the wiCnd"
EmSo I was layin' Don the floor of my room
Cold conBmcrete on my bCack
EmNo, I just coDuldn't shake the fBmeeliCng
EmI didn't want to iDntrude because I knew that I dBmidn't have allC the facts
EmBut I couldn't Dbear the thought of leaBmvin' Cher
EmSo I took the elevator tDo the second floor
BmWalked down the hall and then I kCnocked upon her door
EmShe opened up aDnd I asked about the things I've been hBmeariCng
She said, "EmI think your ears are pDlaying tricks on you"
BmSweater zipped up to her cChin
Em"Thanks for caring, sDir, that's nice of you
But I haBmve to go baCck in
EmWish I could tell you abDout the noise
But I diBmdn't hear a tChing"
She said, "EmIt must have been the wiDnd, must have been the wind
Must have been the wiBmnd, it must have been the wCind"
She said, "EmIt must have been the wiDnd, must have been the wind
Must have been the wBmind, it must have been the wCind"
Aim my bEmoom box at the roofD, I'm playing "lean on me"
JusBmt so that she knows that she can lCean on me
And wEmhen she hears the words, I hope she kDnows she'll be BmokaCy
Aim my bEmoom box at the roof, I'm Dplaying "lean on me"
Just Bmso that she knows thaCt she can lean on me
And wEmhen she hears the words, ID know exactly what IBm'll sCay
EmPromise I'm not Dplaying tricks on you
YBmou're always welcome Cto come in
EmYou could stay here fDor an hour or two
If you Bmever need Ca friend
EmWe can talDk about the noise, when yoBmu're ready, but Ctill then
I say, "EmIt must have been the wiDnd, must have been the wind
Must have been the wiBmnd, it must have been Cthe wind"
I say, "EmIt must have been the wind,D must have been the wind
Must have been the wiBmnd, it must have been the wCind"
3.
Let Me Down Slowly
Key: AmCapo 4MediumAm
G/B
Em
B
F
G
AmG/BEmBF
Am This night isG/B cold in the kingdom
Em B I can feel you fFade away
Am From the kitchen to theG/B bathroom sink and
Em B Your steps keep mFe awake
Don't cAmut me down, throw me out,G/B leave me here to waste
I EmoncBe was a man with dFignity and grace
Now I'm slAmipping through the cracks of yourG/B cold embrace
So plEmeasBe, please F
Could you fAmind a way to let me down G/Bslowly?
A little sEmympBathy, I hope you can shFow me
If you wAmanna go then I'll be soG/B lonely
If you're lEmeavBing baby let me down slFowly
Let me down, dAmown
Let me down, down
LG/Bet me down, let me down
DEmownB, let me down, down
LFet me down
If you wAmanna go then I'll be so lG/Bonely
If you're lEmeavBing baby let me down slFowly
Am Cold skin, drag my fG/Beet on the tile
Em B As I'm walking down the cForridor
Am And I know we haven't tG/Balked in a while
Em B So I'm looking for an Fopen door
Don't cAmut me down, throw me out, lG/Beave me here to waste
I EmoncBe was a man with dFignity and grace
Now I'm slAmipping through the cracks of your cG/Bold embrace
So plEmeasBe, please F
Could you fAmind a way to let me down slG/Bowly?
A little sEmympBathy, I hope you can shFow me
If you wAmanna go then I'll be so lG/Bonely
If you're lEmeavBing baby let me down slFowly
Let me down, dAmown
Let me down, down
LG/Bet me down, let me down
DEmownB, let me down, down
LFet me down
If you wAmanna go then I'll be so lG/Bonely
If you're lEmeavBing baby let me down slFowly
And I can't stAmop myself from fGalling Em B dFown
And I can't stAmop myself from fGalling Em B dFown
And I can't stAmop myself from fGalling Em B dFown
And I can't stAmop myself from fGalling Em B dFown
Could you fAmind a way to let me down slG/Bowly?
A little sEmympBathy, I hope you can shFow me
If you wAmanna go then I'll be so lG/Bonely
If you're lEmeavBing baby let me down slFowly
Let me down, dAmown
Let me down, down
LG/Bet me down, let me down
DEmownB, let me down, down
LFet me down
If you wAmanna go then I'll be so lG/Bonely
If you're lEmeavBing baby let me down slFowly
If you wAmanna go then I'll be so lG/Bonely
If you're lEmeavBing baby let me down slowly
4.
Death Of A Hero
Key: GCapo 4EasyG
C
D
GCD
GI was in Pittsburgh whCen I saw SDuperman in the bGackroom
He was dCoing lines or sDomething in the bGathroom
I Cbarely recogDnized him at aGll C D
GI saw him doing tChings you shouldn't Ddo with all that pGower
I wCish someone would have thDrown him in the shoGwer
I Cbarely recognDized him at aGll C D
GThat night I put my Cyouth in a Dcasket
GAnd buried it insCide of mDe
GThat night I saw thCrough all the mDagic
GNow I'm a witness to the dCeath of a Dhero
GI burned all the piCctures in the aDttic
GAnd threw away the mCagazines D
GThat night I saw thCrough all the mDagic
And Gnow I'm a witness to the dCeath of a hDero
GCD
GI tried to look away but yCou can't look awDay from a tGrainwreck
The tChings you said to gDirls, well they were shGameless
I Cbarely recogDnized him at Gall C D
GI tried to help but Che said he was jDust too far from sGaving
And nCothing I could sDay was gonna cGhange him
I bCarely recogDnized him at Gall C D
GThat night I put my yCouth in a cDasket
GAnd buried it insCide of meD
GThat night I saw tChrough all the mDagic
GNow I'm a witness to the dCeath of a Dhero
GI burned all the pCictures in the aDttic
GAnd threw away the mCagazines D
GThat night I saw thCrough all the mDagic
And Gnow I'm a witness to the dCeath of a hDero
TGhe death of a hero he couldn't be saved
NowC I'm cutting the grass and I'll cDover his grave
GI'll cover his grave C D
GThe death of a hero I'm turning the page
Now CI'm cutting the grass and I'll coDver his grave
GI'll cover his grave C D
GThat night I put my yoCuth in a cDasket
GAnd buried it insidCe of me D
GThat night I saw thCrough all the mDagic
GNow I'm a witness to the dCeath of a hDero
GI burned all the pCictures in the aDttic
GAnd threw away the maCgazines D
GThat night I saw tChrough all the mDagic
And Gnow I'm a witness to the dCeath of a hDero
5.
The Wolf And The Sheep
Key: AmMediumAm
F
C
G
Everybody has to get oldAmer
Even JenFny
She's just 1C9
Young and naiGve
She wants to find a way to be endleAmss
Fight the scieFnce
In defiancGe
And be timeleCss
FSilly little girl who tried to live forever
Glive fAmorever
AmGave away her soul to buy a bit of pleasure
Oh the bGitter Fpleasure
FWicked little boy who tried to steal her treasure
For the bGitter pAmleasure
AmNow their cursed forever
GCursed tFogether
FAnd if you could see
The look in Gher Ameyes
AmThe wolf wore the sheep
As the pGerfect dFisguise
FAnd she can't believe
That she fell for Ghis lAmies
AmHe promised forever
But she never Gknew the Fprice
FHe promised forever
But she never Gknew the Amprice
AmHe promised forever
But she never Gknew the Fprice
FGC
And as she got a little bit oAmlder
Look at FJenny
Now she's C90
She looks G19
And all she knows to do is surviAmve and
Stay alivFe and
Now she's Ccrying
Cause she's not dGying
FSilly little girl who tried to live forever
Glive fAmorever
AmGave away her soul to buy a bit of pleasure
Oh the bGitter Fpleasure
FWicked little boy who tried to steal her treasure
For the bGitter pAmleasure
AmNow their cursed forever
GCursed tFogether
FAnd if you could see
The look in Gher Ameyes
AmThe wolf wore the sheep
As the pGerfect dFisguise
FAnd she can't believe
That she fell for Ghis lAmies
AmHe promised forever
But she never Gknew the Fprice
FHe promised forever
But she never Gknew the Amprice
AmHe promised forever
But she never Gknew the Fprice
FPrGicAme Am G F
FSilly little girl who tried to live forever
Glive fAmorever
AmGave away her soul to buy a bit of pleasure
Oh the bGitter Fpleasure
FWicked little boy who tried to steal her treasure
For the bGitter pAmleasure
AmNow their cursed forever
GCursed tFogether
FAnd if you could see
The look in Gher Ameyes
AmThe wolf wore the sheep
As the pGerfect dFisguise
FAnd she can't believe
That she fell for Ghis lAmies
AmHe promised forever
But she never Gknew the Fprice
FHe promised forever
But she never Gknew the Amprice
AmHe promised forever
But she never Gknew the Fprice
FGC
6.
Boy In The Bubble
Key: AmMediumAm
Dm
C
G
Em
D
It was Am6:48, I was walking home
Stepped through the gate, and I'm all alone
I had chDmicken on the plate, but the food was cold
Then I covered up my face so that no one knows
CI didn't want trouble, I'm the boy in the bubble
GBut then came trouble
When my mAmom walked into the living room
She said, "Boy, you gotta tell me what they did to you"
I said, "YDmou don't wanna know the things I had to do"
She said, "Son, you gotta tell me why you're black and blue"
CI said I didn't want trouble, I'm the boy in the bubble
GBut then came trouble
And my hAmeart was pumping, chest was screaming
MiDmnd was running, air was freezing
PCut my hands up, put my hands up
I tGold this kid I'm ready for a fight
N.C.
PuAmnch my face, do it 'cause I Dmlike the pain
Every time you cCurse my name
I know you wEmant the satisfaction,Dm it's not gonna happen
KnAmock me out, kick me when I'm Dmon the ground
It's only gonna lCet you down
Come the ligEmhtning and the thunder
YDmou're the one who'll suffer, Amsuffer
Well I sqAmuared him up, left my chest exposed
He threw a quick left hook and it broke my nose
I had thDmick red blood running down my clothes
And a sick, sick look 'cause I like it though
CI said I didn't want trouble, I'm the boy in the bubble
GBut then came trouble
And my Amheart was pumping, chest was screaming
MDmind was running, nose was bleedin'
PCut my hands up, put my hands up
GI told this kid I'm ready for a fight
N.C.
PuAmnch my face, do it 'cause I lDmike the pain
Every time you cCurse my name
I know you wEmant the satisfaction, Dmit's not gonna happen
KAmnock me out, kick me when I'mDm on the ground
It's only gonna Clet you down
Come the liEmghtning and the thunder
YDmou're the one who'll suffer, Amsuffer
It was Am6:48, he was walking home
With the blood on his hand from my broken nose
But like evDmery other day, he was scared to go
Back to his house 'cause his pops was home
CDrowning his troubles in whiskey bubbles
GJust looking for trouble
Well, there's Amno excuse for the things he did
But there's a lot at home that he's dealing with
Because his dDmad's been drunk since he was a kid
And I hope one day that he'll say to him
CPut down those bubbles and that belt buckle
GIn this broken bubble
N.C.
PAmunch my face, do it 'cause I Dmlike the pain
Every time you cCurse my name
I know you wEmant the satisfaction, Dmit's not gonna happen
KnAmock me out, kick me when I'm Dmon the ground
It's only gonna Clet you down
Come the lEmightning and the thunder
YoDu're the one who'll suffer, Amsuffer
7.
Worst Day Of My Life
Key: AmMediumAm
C
G6
Em
Well my maAmnager rang he said I hCate to break the news
But the laG6bel called today they said they hEmave to cut you loose
I felt brAmoken like a vase that'd faCllen from the roof
Tears roG6lling down my face lord wEmhat am I to do
I felt pAmain in my lCife so far
A frG6actured wrist and a bEmroken heart
But thiAms is sure to leave a nCasty scar, G6one that might not hEmeal
So I said
AmThis is the worst day oCf my life
It's the G6worst, it's the worst day Emof my life
AmAnd I don't know Chow I'll survive
It's the G6worst, it's the worst day Emof my life
AmI'll adCmit it's a struggle
G6Finding Emlight in the tunnel
AmThis is the worst day ofC my life
It's the woG6rst it's the worst Emday
Of my life
Well I gAmave up my degree and I moCved away from home
I was foG6llowing my dream now there's nEmowhere I can go
So I calAmled up my mom and I was baCwling on the phone
I was acG6ting like a child but I was aEmll the way grown
I felt pAmain in my lCife so far
A frG6actured wrist and a bEmroken heart
But thiAms is sure to leave a nCasty scar, G6one that might not hEmeal
So I said
AmThis is the worst day oCf my life
It's the G6worst, it's the worst day Emof my life
AmAnd I don't know Chow I'll survive
It's the G6worst, it's the worst day Emof my life
AmI'll adCmit it's a struggle
G6Finding Emlight in the tunnel
AmThis is the worst day ofC my life
It's the woG6rst it's the worst Emday
Of my life
So I thoAmught to myself that now Cis time to choose
I can G6pick myself up or I can giEmve in to the blues
So I swAmore in my heart that I was neCver gonna lose
I would crG6awl until I made it cause I gEmot something to prove
I felt pAmain in my lCife so far
A frG6actured wrist and a bEmroken heart
But thiAms is sure to leave a nCasty scar, G6one that might not hEmeal
So I said
AmThis is the worst day oCf my life
It's the G6worst, it's the worst day Emof my life
AmAnd I don't know Chow I'll survive
It's the G6worst, it's the worst day Emof my life
AmI'll adCmit it's a struggle
G6Finding Emlight in the tunnel
AmThis is the worst day ofC my life
It's the woG6rst it's the worst Emday
Of my life
8.
Pretending
Key: FMediumF
C
Am
G
In thiFs masquerade, she can't fCeel the pain
Cover up her heAmart, with a little paiGnt
While he's pulling out a Fflask, to hide it all Caway
There's nothing left to sGay
AmHe knows that they're drowning
FShe hopes that thCere's still something lAmeft
Let go now cause he's lGeaving
But she'd be fine preteFnding
Things were alriCght, even while its eAmnding keep it iGnside
She can feel them Fbending
All their love is Cpending so what is she Amdefending?
GEven when she Fsays she'll open her Ceyes
All her words are Amempty when she Gdenies
But she can feel them Fbending
All their love is Cpending so what is she Amdefending?
GBut she'd be fine prete Feh eh Ceh eh Ameh eh (Gshe'd be fine)
Step into the Flight, to look him in the Ceye
Feeling so Amexposed, she tries to stay Gcomposed
But every little Ffight, and every little Clie is imposAmsible to hidGe
FHe knows that there're Cdrowning
AmShe hopes that tGhere's still something lFeft
Let go Cnow cause he's Amleaving
But she'd be fine Fpretending things were Calright
Even while its Amending keep it Ginside
She can feel them bFending
All their love is Cpending so what is she Amdefending?
GEven when she Fsays she'll open her Ceyes, all her words are Amempty when she deGnies
But she can feel them Fbending
All their love is Cpending so what is she dAmefending?
GBut she'd be fine prete Feh eh Geh eh Ameh (sChe'd be fine)
FI hate to watch her hurt, I Cknow it isn't right
AmBut she can find the courage to lGeave it all behind
FI wish I had I the words to Chelp her realize
AmThat there is just no way toG bring this back to life
FHe knows that, they're Cdrowning Am
But she'd be fine Fpretending things were Calright
Even while its Amending keep it inGside
She can feel them Fbending
All their love is Cpending, so what is she Amdefending?
GEven when she Fsays she'll open her Ceyes
All the words are Amempty when she Gdenies
But she can feel them Fbending all their love is Cpending so what is
She Amdefending
GBut she'd be fine prete FehC eAmh eGh eh
She'd be fFine
9.
The Boy In The Bubble
Key: BmMediumBm
Em
D
F#m
It wasBm 6:48, I was walking home
Stepped through the gate, and I'm all alone
I had chEmicken on the plate, but the food was cold
Then I covered up my face so that no one knows
DI didn't want trouble, I'm the boy in the bubble
But F#mthen came trouble
When my mBmom walked into the living room
She said, "Boy, you gotta tell me what they did to you"
I said, "YEmou don't wanna know the things I had to do"
She said, "Son, you gotta tell me why you're black and blue"
DI said I didn't want trouble, I'm the boy in the bubble
But thF#men came trouble
And my hBmeart was pumping, chest was screaming
MiEmnd was running, air was freezing
PDut my hands up, put my hands up
I tF#mold this kid I'm ready for a fight
PuBmnch my face, do it 'cause I Emlike the pain
Every time you cDurse my name
I know you wF#mant the satisfaction, it's not gonna happen
KnBmock me out, kick me when I'm Emon the ground
It's only gonna lDet you down
Come the ligF#mhtning and the thunder
You're the one who'll suffer, suffer
Well I sqBmuared him up, left my chest exposed
He threw a quick left hook and it broke my nose
I had thEmick red blood running down my clothes
And a sick, sick look 'cause I like it though
I said I Ddidn't want trouble, I'm the boy in the bubble
But tF#mhen came trouble
And my Bmheart was pumping, chest was screaming
MEmind was running, nose was bleeding
PDut my hands up, put my hands up
I tF#mold this kid I'm ready for a fight
PuBmnch my face, do it 'cause I lEmike the pain
Every time you cDurse my name
I know you wF#mant the satisfaction, it's not gonna happen
KBmnock me out, kick me when I'mEm on the ground
It's only gonna Dlet you down
Come the liF#mghtning and the thunder
You're the one who'll suffer, suffer
It was Bm6:48, he was walking home
With the blood on his hand from my broken nose
But like evEmery other day, he was scared to go
Back to his house 'cause his pops was home
DDrowning his troubles in whiskey bubbles
Just loF#moking for trouble
Well, there's Bmno excuse for the things he did
But there's a lot at home that he's dealing with
Because his dEmad's been drunk since he was a kid
And I hope one day that he'll say to him
Put dDown those bubbles and that belt buckle
In this bF#mroken bubble
PBmunch my face, do it 'cause I Emlike the pain
Every time you cDurse my name
I know you wF#mant the satisfaction, it's not gonna happen
KnBmock me out, kick me when I'm on the ground
It's only gonna Dlet you down
Come the lF#mightning and the thunder
You're the one who'll suffer, suffer
10.
The Way To Nowhere
Key: GMediumG
Em
Am
C
D
She's Gon her way to work
Her heart is wearing thin
The tEmattoos leave a mark
From everywhere she's been
Cause she's Amnever in one place
She Ctakes it on the chin
Now tGears are welling up
And they are rushing down her skin
While she's Ampushing trough the door
She hCides behind a grin
But Gno one really knows
How sad she feels within
AmOh,C oGh
AmLife goes on, put a Csad song on G D
She's Gtryna go the distance, but she's running out of love
It Ddoesn't make a difference, no it's never quite enough
Buys Amchocolate bars and magazines, the things that make her smile
But she falls dCown, doGwn, dDown
She's on her way
GBack to work at 7, when the morning sun is up
She Dgoes home at 11 with her coat all buttoned up
Buys cAmigarettes and DVDs, the thing that make her smile
But she falls Cdown, doGwn, dDown
She's on her way to nGowhere
GDriving in the rain to her house right up the road
Her Emname is on the mailbox but it never feels like home
When she's cAmlimbing into bed, you know, she's cClimbing all alone
When she's clGimbing into bed
She's climbing on her own
AmOh,C oGh
AmLife goes on, put a Csad song on G D
She's Gtryna go the distance, but she's running out of love
It dDoesn't make a difference, no it's never quite enough
Buys chAmocolate bars and magazines, the things that make her smile
But she falls doCwn, dGown, dDown
She's on her way
BGack to work at 7, when the morning sun is up
She Dgoes home at 11 with her coat all buttoned up
Buys cAmigarettes and DVDs, the thing that make her smile
But she falls dCown, dGown, dDown
She's on her way to nGowhere
He's wGorking at the bar
And takes a later shift
A lEmittle drunk and far too young to end up just like this
When he Amtakes her by the hand
CShe does not resist
They're Gon their way to nDowhere because nowhere sure beats this
She's Gtryna go the distance, now she's got a little love
A lDittle makes a difference, even if it's not enough
The Amchocolate bars and magazines, just leave 'em on the shelf
And put 'em dCown, dGown, dDown
She's on her way
GBack to work at 7, when the morning sun is up
They dDrive home at 11 to smoke cigarettes and stuff
The AmDVDs and memories, you keep them to yourself from the way dCown, dGown, dDown
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