Intro
A x2
A F#m
I've got regrets too blue to mention
Cadd9 A E
and I sold myself with the image of perfection
A
I've heard the truth will out
F#m
but I've always had my doubts
Cadd9 E
Now I'm paying for deception
F#m E A
So cast me like a stone against the rocks,
F#m Cadd9
Reveal a cross-section of all my wrongs;
E A
my every flaw exposed,
Cadd9
and I'll weather them:
F#m E A
I'll chase the storm of hate and lost respect
Cadd9
'til I'm a better man, I won't rest
E
I won't let go of what I've done
(Muted Strumming)
I'll let it shape what I become
Instrumental: F#m Cadd9 A E
A F#m
By my actions I'm defined,
Cadd9
so let the words I write remind me
A E
I am capable of hurt, and worse
A F#m Cadd9
I am immovable; a blunted instrument for now
E
and I would change if I knew how
F#m E A
So cast me like a stone against the rocks,
F#m Cadd9
Reveal a cross-section of all my wrongs;
E A
my every flaw exposed,
Cadd9
and I'll weather them:
F#m E A
I'll chase the storm of hate and lost respect
Cadd9
'til I'm a better man, I won't rest
E
I won't let go of what I've done
I'll let it shape what I become
Instrumental: F#m Cadd9 A E
F#m Cadd9
The anger burns but doesn't hurt
A
it doesn't scorch the badge I chose to wear
E
just empties me
F#m Cadd9
Depression calls and I awake
A
To shut it out is choosing not to care
F#m
To look upon the emptiness
E
- to see myself -
F#m
is more than I can bear
Instrumental: F#m x2 (getting quieter)
(Quiet, soft strumming)
F#m E A
So cast me like a stone against the rocks,
F#m Cadd9
Reveal a cross-section of all my wrongs;
E A
my every flaw exposed,
(Getting louder)Cadd9
and I'll weather them:
F#m E A
I'll chase the storm of hate and lost respect
Cadd9
'til I'm a better man, I won't rest
E x2
I won't let go of what I've done
F#m E A
So cast me like a stone against the rocks,
F#m Cadd9
Reveal a cross-section of all my wrongs;
E A
my every flaw exposed,
Cadd9
and I'll weather them:
F#m E A
I'll chase the storm of hate and lost respect
Cadd9
'til I'm a better man, I won't rest
E
I won't let go of what I've done
A
I'll let it shape what I become
Outro : A x2