Tuning: Standard (E,A,D,G,B,E)
Key: A Major
Verses
F#m
1. I used to be such a burning example,
2. I used to pray like God was listening,
A
1. I used to be so original,
2. I used to make my parents proud,
F#m
1. I used to care, I was being careful,
2. I was the glue that kept my friends together,
A
1. Made sure I showed it to those that I loved,
2. Now they don't talk and we don't go out,
E
1. I used to sleep without a single stir,
2. I used to know the name of every person I'd kissed,
D
1. 'Cause I was about my fathers work,
2. Now I've made this bed and I can't fall asleep in it.
Chorus
F#m
1. Well take me out tonight,
2. Well take me out tonight,
A
1. The ship of fools I'm on will sink.
2. The ship of fools I'm on will sink.
F#m
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1. I'm my own stone around my neck,
2. I'm my own stone around my neck,
A
1. Be my breath, there's nothing I wouldn't give,
2. Be my breath, there's nothing I wouldn't give.
F#m
2. Throw me that lifeline,
A
2. This ship of fools I'm on will sink,
F#m
2. I'm my own stone around my neck,
A
2. Be my breath, there's nothing I wouldn't give.
Bridge
Bm C#m
They never hit their brakes,
D
There was no time to see,
E'
He just ran out in the street,
F#m C#m
Does anybody know his name?
D
I think I recognise him,
E' F#m'
He sure as hell paid for that mistake.