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