Millstone Chords

Standard (EADGBE)

Verses

F♯m1. I used to be such a burning example,

2. I used to pray like God was listening,

A1. I used to be so original,

2. I used to make my parents proud,

F♯m1. I used to care, I was being careful,

2. I was the glue that kept my friends together,

A1. Made sure I showed it to those that I loved,

2. Now they don't talk and we don't go out,

E1. I used to sleep without a single stir,

2. I used to know the name of every person I'd kissed,

D1. 'Cause I was about my fathers work,

2. Now I've made this bed and I can't fall asleep in it.

Chorus

F♯m1. Well take me out tonight,

2. Well take me out tonight,

A1. The ship of fools I'm on will sink.

2. The ship of fools I'm on will sink.

F♯m1. I'm my own stone around my neck,

2. I'm my own stone around my neck,

A1. Be my breath, there's nothing I wouldn't give,

2. Be my breath, there's nothing I wouldn't give.

F♯m2. Throw me that lifeline,

A2. This ship of fools I'm on will sink,

F♯m2. I'm my own stone around my neck,

A2. Be my breath, there's nothing I wouldn't give.

Bridge

  BmThey never hit their C♯mbrakes,

  There was no Dtime to see,

  He just rEan out in the street,

  F♯mDoes anybody know his C♯mname?

  I think I Drecognise him,

  He sure as hell pEaid for that mistF♯make.

Repeat Chorus version 2.