Capo 2
Intro: Em G C Em D D5 A
verse 1:
Em
Well I've tried to live like
G C
The way that you wanted me to
Em D
Never needed the proof
D5 A
Just followed the rules
Em
I pick up all the pieces
G C
And I move my feet as fast as I can
Em D
I'm always falling behind
D5 A
Just float in the lines
Em G C
You want more and ambition's taken its toll on you
Em D D5
Well hey your confidence is fading
A
With your youth
Pre-Chorus
C
And you say
G D C
That dreamers always get what they desire
(C)
Well I've found
G D
The more I want, the less I've got
C
Is this the life you've been waiting for?
G D C
Or are you hoping that you'll be
Where you want with a little more?
verse 2:
Em G C
You're coughing blood again
Em D
I know 'cause I clean up the mess
D5 A
Every now and then
Em
Fold the line along the seam
G C
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Force a smile and never say what you mean
Em D
You're in the promised land
D5 A
In someone else's dream
Em
If you want more and you'll get there
G C
Throw a quarter in the well
Em D
It's okay, you're fine
D5 A
Ambition's not a crime
Pre-Chorus
C
And you say
G D C
That dreamers always get what they desire
(C)
Well I've found
G D
The more I want, the less I've got
C
Is this the life you've been waiting for?
G D C
Or are you hoping that you'll be
Where you want with a little more?
G D
Well, ask yourself
Instrumental: Em G C Em D D5 A (x2)
Em A# A G#
C
Is this the life you've been waiting for?
G D
Well, ask yourself
C
Is this the life you've been waiting for?
G D
Well, ask yourself
C
Is this the life you've been waiting for?
G D C
Or are you hoping that you'll be
(x2)
Where you want with a little more?
G D
Well, ask yourself
Ending: C G D
