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