Intro
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[Verse 1]
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Well, my nerves are exploding and my body’s tense
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I feel like the whole world got me pinned up against the fence
Eb7
I’ve been hit too hard, I’ve seen too much
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Nothing can heal me now, but your touch
F
I just don’t know what I’m gonna do
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I was all right ’till I fell in love with you
[Verse 2]
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Well, my house is on fire, burning to the sky
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Well, I thought it would rain but the clouds passed by
Eb7
Now I feel like I’m coming to the end of my way
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But I know God is my shield and he won’t lead me astray
F
Still I don’t know what I’m gonna do
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I was all right ’till I fell in love with you
[Verse 3]
A#
Boys in the street beginning to play
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Girls like birds flying away
Eb7
When I’m gone you will remember my name
A#
I’m gonna win my way to wealth and fame
F
Yet, I just don’t know what I’m gonna do
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I was all right ’till I fell in love with you
[Verse 4]
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Well, junk's piling up, taking up space
A#
My eyes feel like they’re falling off my face
Eb7
Sweat falling down, I’m staring at the floor
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I’m thinking about that girl who won’t be back no more
F
I just don’t know what to do
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I was all right ’till I fell in love with you
[Verse 5]
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Well, I’m tired of talking, I’m tired of trying to explain
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My attempts to please you, they were all in vain
Eb7
Tomorrow night before the sun goes down
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If I’m still among the living, I’ll be Dixie bound
F
Still I just don’t know what I’m gonna do
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I was all right ’till I fell in love with you
[Outro]
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(fade out)