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