Capo 1st fret
Standard (EADGBE)
Intro
In the hearts of men, in the arms of mothers
In the parts we play to convince others
We know what we're doing, we're doing it right
May have written books on the subject, but then you may still be surprised
By your tone over the phone, to your sister while waiting in line
At the shopping mall just outside of town
Oh-hoo,
oh-hoo,
oh-hoo...
Oooh
[Same chords as the last verse]
In the hands of teachers, in the books you read
The things we say when we've lost the lead
I still try to speak up, when my voice won't make a sound
And I thought it all over too many times
When there is no use, and the lights are all out
I just give it up, and I walk home
Past the shopping mall that's just closing... Down
[Play this part 2x]
Oh-hoo, laa-da-da-da
Oh-hoo, laa-da-da-da
Oh-hoo...
Oooh
We tell yourself you are must be what you be
Who's to say who is who and what is what if you simply don't agree, now
Time will come to claim you, and it will have its way
Don't make no mistakes and don't regret
Don't waste the time that is left
And then do it all... With a goddamn smile
[Play this part 2x]
Laa-la-la, laa-la-la
Laa-la-la, laa-la-la
Laa-la-la...
Laa-ah-aah...
In the hearts of men, in the arms of mothers
In the parts we play to convince others
[End the song with a ]