Intro
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[Verse 1]
Eb
Well, my nerves are exploding and my body’s tense
Eb
I feel like the whole world got me pinned up against the fence
Ab7
I’ve been hit too hard, I’ve seen too much
Eb
Nothing can heal me now, but your touch
A#
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]
Eb
Well, my house is on fire, burning to the sky
Eb
Well, I thought it would rain but the clouds passed by
Ab7
Now I feel like I’m coming to the end of my way
Eb
But I know God is my shield and he won’t lead me astray
A#
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]
Eb
Boys in the street beginning to play
Eb
Girls like birds flying away
Ab7
When I’m gone you will remember my name
Eb
I’m gonna win my way to wealth and fame
A#
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]
Eb
Well, junk's piling up, taking up space
Eb
My eyes feel like they’re falling off my face
Ab7
Sweat falling down, I’m staring at the floor
Eb
I’m thinking about that girl who won’t be back no more
A#
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]
Eb
Well, I’m tired of talking, I’m tired of trying to explain
Eb
My attempts to please you, they were all in vain
Ab7
Tomorrow night before the sun goes down
Eb
If I’m still among the living, I’ll be Dixie bound
A#
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)