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