Intro
G#m B
[Verse 1]
G#m
I used to be such a burning example
B
I used to be so original
G#m
I used to care, I was being cared for
B
Made sure I showed it to those that I love
[Pre-Chorus]
F#
I used to sleep without a single stir
E
'Cause I was about my father's work
[Chorus 1]
G#m
Well take me out tonight
B
This ship of fools I'm on will sink
G#m
B millstone around my neck
B
Be my breath, there's nothing I wouldn't give
G#m B
[Verse 2]
G#m
I used to pray like God was listening
B
I used to make my parents proud
G#m
I was the glue that kept my friends together
B
Now they don't talk and we don't go out
[Pre-Chorus]
F#
I used to know the name of every person I'd kissed
E
Now I've made this bed and I can't fall asleep in it
G#m B
[Chorus 2]
G#m
Well take me out tonight
B
This ship of fools I'm on will sink
G#m
B millstone around my neck
B
Be my breath, there's nothing I wouldn't give
G#m
Throw me that lifeline
B
This ship of fools I'm on will sink
G#m
B millstone around my neck
B
Be my breath, there's nothing I wouldn't give
[Interlude]
C#m D#m
Never hit the brakes
E
There's no time to save him
F#
He just ran out in the street
G#m D#m
Anybody know his name?
E
I think I recognize him
F# G#m
Sure as hell paid for that mistake
[Break]
G#m B x4
whoa
[Chorus 3]
G#m
So take me out tonight
B
This ship of fools I'm on will sink
G#m
B millstone around my neck
B
Be my breath, there's nothing I wouldn't give
G#m
To save my life tonight
B
This ship of fools I'm on will sink
G#m
B millstone around my neck
B
Be my breath, there's nothing I wouldn't give
[Outro]
G#m A