Intro
A G C D
Reach out, it could be better than a fantasy
A G
I keep my eyes on the prize, baby
N.C.
I keep my eyes on the prize, baby
(Baby, baby)
[Verse 1]
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I got my levels outta place, last night was a long one
G
Lookin' for a quick fix, lookin' for a short cut
A G
But if I wanna game plan up for a long run
G
What do I bring to the table except dumb luck?
[Verse 2]
A G
There's a good chance the last thing I think of
G
Will show up in my sleep and crash all my dreams
A
With some shit I won't repeat
G
'cause it's not what I'm proud of
G
Some heaviness, some pettiness
G
Some things that I'm ashamed of
[Pre-Chorus]
A G
When I think of you (when I think of you)
G
I think of us (I think of us)
A G
I think I'm done with this (this motherfucking hiatus)
A G
October comes and I'll show you what I'm made of
A G
I hope it's harvest time
G
For my fruits of labour
[Chorus]
A Bm C G
Reach out, you've got the real deal right in front of you
A Bm
Keep my eyes on the prize, baby
C G
Keep my eyes on the prize, baby
A Bm C G
Reach out, it could be better than a fantasy
A Bm
Keep my eyes on the prize, baby
C G
Keep my eyes on the prize, baby
[Verse 2]
A G
I was repeating conversations with a chip on my shoulder
G
Replaying the scene, over and over
A G
I got confused and the world started spinnin
G
Send out a search party, I've gone missin'
A G
Cause Lord knows I've been through the ringer
G
Lord knows I'm gonna come out swingin'
A G
It's mid July in New York City
G
I've been sitting in Coach, but I'm ready for the big leagues
[Chorus]
A Bm C G
Reach out, you've got the real deal right in front of you
A Bm
Keep my eyes on the prize, baby
C G
Keep my eyes on the prize, baby
A Bm C G
Reach out, it could be better than a fantasy
A Bm
Keep my eyes on the prize, baby
C G
Keep my eyes on the prize, baby
[Post-Chorus]
A Bm C G
Got me singing ayy-ohh! (got me singing ayy-ohh!)
A Bm C G
Got me singing ayy-ohh! (got me singing ayy-ohh!)
A Bm C G
Got me singing ayy-ohh! (got me singing ayy-ohh!)
A Bm C G
Got me singing ayy-ohh! (got me singing ayy-ohh!)
[Bridge]
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Those bodega lights at 3 am
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Flourescent and bright
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Just like a movie set
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And Jules was dancin', lit an imaginary cigarette
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He said, "man, why you feelin' sorry for yourself"
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And the man behind the counter, turned up that radio
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One of those old GM/D#M boomboxes, the kind with the cassettes
D
You said something that I won't forget:
D
"Ya just keep movin', movin'
D
Ya just keep movin', movin'
D
Ya just keep movin', movin'
D
Ya just keep movin'"
[Verse 3]
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Are we meditating on this, or medicating on this?
A G
I've tried out both before
A G D
It seemed like the perfect day to take a leap of faith
But I came up short
A G
Are you listening close? Start listening close!
A G
To tell me your true desire
A G
I know it's played some mean tricks before
D
But I promise the body don't lie
[Chorus]
A Bm C G
Reach out, you've got the real deal right in front of you
A Bm
Keep my eyes on the prize, baby
C G
Keep my eyes on the prize, baby
A Bm C G
Reach out, it could be better than a fantasy
A Bm
Keep my eyes on the prize, baby
C G
Keep my eyes on the prize, baby
[Outro]
A Bm C G
Got me singing ayy-ohh! (got me singing ayy-ohh!)
A Bm C G
Got me singing ayy-ohh! (got me singing ayy-ohh!)
A Bm C G
Got me singing ayy-ohh! (got me singing ayy-ohh!)
A Bm C G
Got me singing ayy-ohh! (got me singing ayy-ohh!)