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