Standard (EADGBE)
Key:
Chords used:
/ - x365xx
Verse 1
I had a dream last night we
Drove out to see Las Vegas
We lost ourselves in the bright lights
I wish you could have seen us
Begging for change to get home
Or at least San Francisco
Let's put a ten on the high card
And spent a summer on the west coast
Refrain
Down and to the left
(Here's a map and a pen
this place, you point it out)
We can't live four years past
(All I ask, all I ask)
Chorus
And please don't tell
me that I am dreaming
When all I ever wanted was to
dream another sunset with you
If I roll over When it's over
I'll take this Cali sunrise with me
And wake up with the fondest memories
Verse 2
We made love by the ocean
As the waves crashed around you
The sunset's never were so bright
And the skies never so blue
You opened up into my arms
And we laughed as I held you
I'll never go back to Georgia
Not at least 'till I have to
(Repeat Refrain and Chorus)
Bridge
Memories
Memories
I had a dream last night we
Drove out to see Las Vegas
We lost ourselves in the bright lights
(Repeat Chorus)
(Repeat Verse 2 using chorus chords)
Outro
Down and to the left
2.) Black Cat
Key:
Chords used:
Verse 1
close up camera one
the hero sings in this scene
the boy that gets the girl gets
to go home where they get married
but stop the tape
the sunset still looks fake to me
the hero looks like he can't breathe
the damsel just left everything
Chorus
you're like a black cat with a
black back pack full of fireworks
and you're gonna burn the
city down right now
whoa whoa
(Rpeat)
Verse 2
oh close up camera two
cause the hero dies in this scene
your inspiration is the
loss of absolutely everything
and flashback on the girl
as we montage every memory
and we bleed out in the bathroom sink
and we fade out as the soundtrack sings
(Repeat Chorus)
Triplet beat: F#m--F#m--F#m--F#m
Bridge
she said get your hands off of my star
it's not your part but all your fault
and this jealous actress has a
habit of making things sound way too tragic
get your hands off of my star
it's not your part but all your fault
and this jealous actress has a
habit of making things sound way too tragic
Interlude
and this jealous actress has a habit
of making things sound way too tragic
(Repeat)
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro
and this jealous actress has a habit
whoa
Lead solo end on Bm!!!
Lead solo
3.) When I Get Home You're So Dead
Key:
Chords: using Standard EADGBe
Verse 1
The words are coming I feel terrible
Is it typical for us to end like this
Am I just another scene
From a movie that you've seen 100 times
Cause baby you weren't the first
or the last or the worst
And I've got to fill the blanks
in the past with a verse
And we could sit around and cry
but frankly you're not worth it Anymore
Chorus 1
So say hello to all the boys at
the top of this table that your under
Lipstick lullabies
This is sorry for the last time
And baby I understand that
you're making new friends
This is how you get by
The moral this time is
Girls make boys cry
Interlude
Am--F-Dm
Verse 2
On any other day I'd shoot
the boy but your simple toy
Had caused a scene like this
Leave him hanging on the walls
Just a picture in the hall
Like 100 more (like 100 more)
Consider this as a gift as
you taste him on your lips
And he's making you scream
with his hands on your hips
I hope he's leaving you empty
baby this is just a fix
For such a simple little whore
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Bridge
And your name
remains the same
All that has changed
is this pretty face
So pull the trigger
It never gets closer
You want to start over
(Bass line)
But never start over
pull the trigger
It never gets closer
You want to start over
But never start over
Chorus 2
So say hello to all the boys at
the top of this table that your under
Lipstick lullabies
This is sorry for the last time
And baby I understand that
you're making new friends
This is how you get by
The moral this time is
Girls make boys cry
Say hello say hello
Lipstick lullabies
This is sorry for the last time
And baby I understand that
you're making new friends
This is how you get by
The moral this time is
Girls make boys cry
4.) Jersey
Key: C# then will modulate to Eb
Chords used:
Intro
cause jersey just
got colder and
i'll have you know
I'm scared to death
that everything that you
had said to me was just
a lie until you left
now i'm hoping just a
little bit stronger
hold me up just a
little bit longer
i'll be fine i swear
i'm just gone beyond repair
Interlude
F#--Bbm--G#---
Verse 1
let's write a song
that we can dance to
cause they all
wanna listen
just to know how
it sounds when
i do that thing you
know that i do
when i find inspiration
this is me breaking down when
Chorus 1
jersey just
got colder and
i'll have you know
I'm scared to death
that everything that you
had said to me was just
a lie until you left
now i'm hoping just a
little bit stronger
hold me up just a
little bit longer
i'll be fine i swear
i'm just gone beyond repair
Interlude
F#--Bbm--G#---
Verse 2
let's write a song
that we can sing to
and you can lead the choir
and put the hook
where it hurts most
and you threw a spark
that lit the candle
that set us all on fire
and sent a flame down
the east coast
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Bridge
and i should have
been your everything
i'm now at the end
of my eternity
and i will sleep to
have the darkest dreams
this just won't
seem right to me
i close my eyes
and beg for peace
jersey just got colder and...
jersey just got colder and...
jersey just got colder and...
Chorus 2
Modulated from Bbm to Cm
jersey just
got colder and
i'll have you know
I'm scared to death
that everything that you
had said to me was just
a lie until you left
now i'm hoping just a
little bit stronger
hold me up just a
little bit longer
i'll be fine i swear
i'm just gone beyond repair
Cm--- end on Cm
5.) If You Wanted A Song Written About You,
All You Have To Do Is Ask
Key:
Chords used:
Intro
Bass G---D
Verse 1
i'm throwing away pictures
that i never should have
taken in the first place
and it's cold in my apartment
as i'm changing all the colors
from the brightest reds to grays
Refrain 2
well it's 3 o'clock
on monday morning
i'm just hoping you're
not seeing his face
i've been getting calls
in these hotel rooms
long enough to know
that it was him
that took my place
Chorus 1
and i hope this makes
you happy now
that the flame we
had is burning out
and i hope you like your
pictures facing down
as even broken hearts
may have their doubts
Interlude
Bass G---D
Verse 2
and i'm burning
all the letters
hoping that i might forget
her and her bad taste
that she left when
she was leaving me
a life of barely breathing
as she walked out of this place
Refrain 2
and you dropped the note
and we changed key
you changed yourself
and i changed me
i really didn't see us
singing through this
then you screamed the
bridge and i
cried the verse
and our chorus came
out unrehearsed
and you smiled the
whole way through it
i guess maybe that's
what's worse
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Chorus 2
and i'm taking all your
memories off the shelf
and i don't need
you or anybody else
so take a look at me
see what you want to see
when you get home
Bridge
take me home
i'd rather die
than be with you
take me home
you have a problem
with the truth
take me home
because this happens
every time
i knew it would...
i knew it would...
(Repeat)
(Repeat Chorus 1)
(Repeat chorus 2)
6.) Miserable At Best
Key:
Chords used:
/ - x143xx
Piano Chords: #(sharp) and b(flat) means black keys
and press the keys simultaneously
Verse 1
Katie don't cry I know you're trying your hardest
And the hardest part is letting go
Of the nights we shared
Ocala is calling and you know it's haunting
but compared to your eyes
nothing shines quite as bright
And when we looked to the sky
Its not mine but I want it So...
Chorus
Lets not pretend like
you're alone tonight
(I know he's there and)
Youre probably hanging
out and making eyes
(While across the room he stares)
I'll bet he gets the
nerve to walk the floor
And ask my girl to dance she'll say yes
(Because these words were
never easier for me to say or
Her to second-guess but I guess)
That I can live without you but
(Without I'll be miserable at best)
Verse 2
Youre all that I hoped I'd find
In every single way
And everything I would give
Is everything you couldn't take
Cause nothing feels like home
Youre a thousand miles away
And the hardest part of living
Is just taking breaths to stay
Cause I know I'm good for something
I just haven't found it yet
And I need it so...
(Repeat Chorus)
x2 (2nd time with ah dah dahs)
Bridge
And this will be the first time in a week
That I'll talk to you and I can't speak
Its been 3 whole days since I've had sleep
Cause I dream of his lips on your cheek
And I got the point that I should leave you alone
But we both know that I'm not that strong
And I miss the lips that made me fly so...
(Repeat Chorus)
7.) Walk On The Water Or Drown
Key:
Chords used: for standard EADGBe
Intro
--- x2 -
Verse 1
Well this hurts me more
than I can stand to say
In just one sitting you
left the room so
I could pray
So I'll pace the
halls to see
If I could find a
hole in something
Or maybe places
to escape
Refrain 1
Oh and everybody
knows this is the part
Of breaking down
in anybody's arms
I'm reaching down and
hoping this one's ours
God please let this take
Chorus 1
And then I fell into
pieces and she fell into me
Saying "Play me a song It's been
too long since I've heard you sing"
Interlude
Verse 2
And you got here
just in time
To let me know I was
worth saving
It's nothing more than
for the hearts
Too proud to breathe
But I'm too scared to say
the things worth saying
Who knew this trip
would be this hard?
Refrain 2
As I'm looking to the
sky to count the stars
I wonder if you see
them where you are
I'm tied above my
knees and pray tomorrow
grace no pay
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Chorus 2
And yeah we all fall to pieces
But at least you fell to me
But this is a wrong way
Tell me goodnight and let it go
Bridge
I stand here and
you just pray
My life will flee
And I'd say safe
(Repeat)
2nd voice: while singing Bridge
I'm a priset mess
That rapid changes
Just say don't rip away
(Repeat Refrain 1)
Chorus 3
And then I fell into
pieces and she fell into me
Saying "Play me a song It's been
too long since I've heard you sing"
(Repeat Chorus 1)
(Repeat Chorus 2)
8.) Ocean And Atlantic
Key:
Chords used;
Verse 1
Jessie says she's been
here for a thousand days
A thousand days to her
that just don't mean a thing
Cause the city makes a
perfect place to sleep
And daddy's coming home
He said he brought her things
But choose from every coast and
songs for them to sing
But singing never got her very far
And this old coast is full
of pin-up paper rockstars
Chorus 1
She said she'll run Until her
feet don't touch the ground
And as the waves carry me out
Keep listening
She'll never make a sound
So keep it coming if
it keeps you quiet
She's like the girl that
keeps you up all night
And she'll be a
secret you can keep Keep me
Verse 2
Cuts on paper hearts
They can be awful deep
Lips from wear and tear
on different city streets
Don't all need a home
but just a place to sleep
Guitar 1:Bb(hold)
Chorus 2
So I will run
Until my feet don't
touch the ground
And as the waves carry me out
Keep listening
She'll never make a sound
So keep it coming if
it keeps you quiet
She's like the girl that
keeps you up all night
And she'll be a
secret you can keep Keep me
Bb--C--Bb--C
keep me
Bridge
And still she finds that
every time she runs
She leaves behind
another piece of her
On every city street
Chorus 3
Silence
So I will run
Until my feet don't touch the ground
And as the waves carry me out
Keep listening
(Repeat Chorus 2)
Outro
F--Dm--Gm--Bb-C
So keep it coming if
it keeps you quiet
She's like the girl that
keeps you up all night
And she'll be a
secret you can keep Keep me
keep me
9.) Id Hate To Be You When People
Find Out What This Song Is About
Key:
Chords used:
Chorus
And we'd both go, down together
We'd stay there forever
Just try to get up
And I'm sorry, this wasn't easy
When I asked you believe me, and never let go
Verse 1
Well I'm thinking of the worst things, that I could say to you
But a promise doesn't mean a thing, anymore
And this never will be right with me
And now you're trying desperately
But I'm, tongue-tied and terrified of what I'll say
Chorus
POST CHORUS
But I let go
Verse 2
I could only sing you sad songs
And you could sing along
And you could see the melody, that's been calling at your walls
This never will be right with me
And now you're trying desperately
But I'm, tongue-tied and terrified of what I'll say
But I never told you everything
I'm losing hope and faded dreams
And every single memory, along the way
Chorus
POST CHORUS
Bridge
1/2 Chorus and solo)
And we both go, down together
And stay there forever
Just try to get up
(solo) <<
10.) Take This To Your Heart
Key:
Chords used:
Intro
Verse 1
Cause I'm a mess and you
know that I can't help it
Trihone never seemed
this long before
Killing time just a
little bit faster
And I swear we'll make it
Refrain
But I can't tell you
what I don't know
(Be mine tonight
be mine tonight)
The simple things
they make my heart go
(Be mine tonight
be mine tonight)
But I can't tell you
what I don't know
You'll have to wait
You'll have to wait
Chorus 1
Stay strong
And only know that it'll
be here while I am gone
Because I'm coming home
Coming home tonight
Let's get this right
I said I'm coming home
Coming home tonight
Interlude
A--C#m--B(partial intro riff x2)
Verse 2
You sounded hurt and you
know that I believe you
Searching every little
thing to find a way
To tell your heart just
to wait a little longer
I swear we'll make it
(Repeat Refrain and Chorus 1)
Interlude
E---- (partial intro riff x4)
Bridge
One more night
And we'll go spinning
around the room
It starts with our
hearts on fire
Cause every song
is ours tonight
And if you help me sing
Change the whole world
That it's greatest thing
that happened to me
I finally found a good
reason to come home
(Repeat Chorus)
Chorus 2
Stay strong
And only know that it'll
be here while I am gone
Because I'm coming home
Coming home tonight
Let's get this right
I said I'm coming home
Coming home tonight
Interlude
E---- (partial intro riff x2)
11.) Champagne's For Celebrating
(I'll Have A Martini)
Key:
Chords used:
Intro
E--B--F#-- x2
Verse 1
She left her books, her car,
her clothes, and a note
But all she wrote was
"Tonight I'm leaving on a train"
She says she's headed west
To make it right for one more night
And, well, I don't blame her if she is
Refrain
But he thinks it's
just one more sunset
And after all, it's her fault
If she hasn't caught on yet
Chorus
So why'd you have to go?
Is there something I could
say to make you turn around?
Cause nights like these
I wish I'd said don't go
Is there anybody there?
Can anybody help to
get me out of here?
Cause you're walking
down a road that I can't go
(Repeat Last 4 Lines of Verse 1)
(Repeat Refrain)
(Repeat Chorus)
Brdige:
Shout as a martyr
Just can't handle this
I lost myself inside
a drunken kiss
And I, all that I wanted
was to walk you home
Save a sad song for
the sing-along
Oh my God, I
I lost myself inside
a drunken kiss
And I, all that I wanted
was to walk you home
Save a sad song for
the sing-along
Verse 2
And she thinks she'll
be my tourniquet
As the record on my stereo
Plays her favorite song
for two whole days
And the drag streched
out for miles and miles
And what she'd give
for one more smile
And how she hoped
he missed her
Cause, God, she missed
(hold)
how he would kiss her
Chorus 2
So why'd you have to go?
Is there something I could
say to make you turn around?
Cause nights like these
I wish I'd said don't go
Is there anybody there?
Can anybody help to
get me out of here?
Cause you're walking
down a road that I can't go
(Repeat)
2nd voice while singing chorus 2:
Cause you're walking down a road that I can't go
Yeah, you're walking down a road that I can't go
Yeah, you're walking down a road that I can't
Outro
Cause you're walking
down a road that I can't go
Cause you're walking
down a road that I can't go
Cause you're walking
down a road that I can't
12.) You Be The Anchor That
Keeps My Feet On The Ground
Key:
Chords used:
Verse 1
And honestly, I have been begging for answers
That you and only you can give to me
A voice crying loud I've been crying for days now
And as I start to run, I stop to breathe
(And I was nearly scared to death)
And I was nearly scared to death
(Why you left in paragraphs)
Why you left in paragraphs
(The words were nearly over us)
The words were nearly over us
You stop and turn and grab your bags
Chorus 1
And I'll be here by the ocean
Just waiting for proof that there's
sunsets and silhouette dreams
All my sand castles fall
like the ashes of cigarettes
And every waves drags me to sea
I could stand here for hours
Just to ask God the question
"Is everyone here make-believe?"
With a tear in His voice
He said, "Son, that's the question."
Does this deafening silence
mean nothing to no one but me?
Interlude
C---D/F#
Verse 2
As hours move to minutes
And minutes take longer to break
I will be desperately awaiting
But my tongue won't fall apart
And we've been sitting here for hours
All alone and in the dark
So let me think of to word it
Is it too soon to say 'perfect'?
If I could find another thirty minutes somewhere
I'm sure everything would find me
All that's left is just to sing
Chorus 2
And I'll be here by the ocean
Just waiting for proof that there's
sunsets and silhouette dreams
All my sand castles fall
like the ashes of cigarettes
And every waves drags me to sea
I could stand here for hours
Just to ask God the question
"Is everyone here make-believe?"
With a tear in His voice
He said, "Son, that's the question."
Does this deafening silence
mean nothing to no one but me?
Bridge
And you'll sing to me sweet until then
I may never sail Virginia again
Alas this current moves slow for me
this much you must know...we'll meet again
And I'll, I'll have you know I'm scared to death
Tell me once again that you
will love me till the death
And should I die, you swear
that you will come for me
As I fade away, you reach out your arms
(And please don't let me go)
And please don't let me go
(And please don't let me go)
And please don't let me go
(Repeat Chorus 1)
13.) One Man Drinking Games
Key:
Chords used:
Intro
G--C9--Em7--C9
Verse 1
Do intro riff
And we said it would be funny
to keep me hanging in suspense
Then I'd run over to your house
and I'd scale the chainlink fence
That borders your back yard and
then I'd climb through your window
And I'd whisper that I love you
as you fall out of your clothes
And we'd lay there in the
darkness like the dream of you I had
Where we captured all the
fireflies and knew what time we had
Could be counted on our fingertips
that almost made you cry
You let me hold you tightly
as we said all our goodbyes
Refrain 1
May I say I loved you more
May I say I loved you more
Interlude
Verse 2
And it must of been and hour
that I clutched you in my arms
And I must have said the right
things because you instantly felt warm
And you heard my heart stop
beating and you wanted not to cry
As your sympathetic whispers
they told a tale of bad goodbyes
And You swore you saw me laughing
and I swore I saw you smile
And this time we've spent together
was meant to last us quite a while
As I take this piece of you with
me I'll carry to my grave
Knowing that for someone you're
an angel sent to save
Refrain 2
(Keep Breathing my angel
if you go down I go with you)
May I saw I loved you more
(Keep Breathing
Just Keep Breathing)
(Keep Breathing my angel
if you go down I go with you)
May I saw I loved you more
(Keep Breathing
Just Keep Breathing)
Interlude
C--Em x2
Bridge
Let's drink to
memories we shared
Down one to all
the hopes and cares
Here's too for being
unaware that you're gone
Because before too
long you'll be a memory
Let's drink to
memories we shared
before too long
you'll be a memory
Down one to all
the hopes and cares
Because before too
long you'll be a memory
Here's too for being
unaware that you're gone
Because before too
long you'll be a memory
Because before too
long you'll be a memory
14.) Last Thing That Meant Anything
Key:
Chords used;
Intro
Verse 1
Do intro riff
Well I thought that we could
sit around and talk for hours
About things I couldn't say to you
And things that we could never do and
This conversation has had no face
When the words take days you
can rewrite and erase anything
Refrain 1
You know my heart
(so tell me honestly
did you ever want this)
hold
Knows all this
Verse 2
Do intro riff
And I'll borrow words from
all my favorite paragraphs
To write a ballad
while we say the things
We hope would mean
the most to me And
Each line is sent I have
found a new pages of
hope for the days
When I fell like I've
lost everything
Refrain 2
You know my heart
(so tell me honestly
did you ever
really want this)
Knows all these
lines (cause my
jealous heart can't
take that)
So I'll sing this
song for every
word that's come
out wrong
Chorus 1
But I'll be ok
(Is that what you
want me to say)
It's called breakup
Cause it's broken
(Repeat x10)
2nd voice: while singing Chorus 1
And well try so bad
to tell me that you
Make it that you're
sorry and the
Lines we said
Never meant the
words we meant
Every kiss that
you could ever mean
The everything that
takes you back
The chocolate
rose the kisses
Chase it will you miss it?
Interlude
Outro
Well I thought that we could
sit around and talk for hours
About things I couldn't say to you
And things that we could never do
15.) Your Song
Key:
Chords used:
Intro
D--
Verse 1
you say that Gainesville's
got no soul
well that sounds like a good
excuse for coming home
and all these Tallahassee skylines
they keep singing out a song
and know it's your song they've
been singing all night
and this Tallahassee rooftop just
keeps calling out your name
to come and sing, so stay
Interlude
Chorus
so stay
stay and watch the stars come out
and then the sun as they all fade away
i'll sing you every song I know
if it will make you want to stay
and then i'll say
that I missed you
and these words
they'll convince you
Verse 2
i poured through
every song I wrote
every line that I've cried every
note that was split with this pen
and every line in every song
they all seemed to come out wrong
until your song
so let's sing it
all night long
and this Tallahassee skyline
hasn't changed
while the view from every
rooftop says to stay
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge
and I could call you
"baby doll" all the time
and you'd whisper in my ears
you'd say i missed you boy
so sing it over again and
over again and over again
(Repeat twice)
Chordless:
and I could call you
"baby doll" all the time
and you'd whisper in my ears
you'd say i missed you boy
so sing it over again and
over again and over again
Interlude
still i'll say
that I missed you
and these words
they'll convince you
And I'm hoping that
I'll kiss you
(Repeat Bridge twice)
End on D
16.) Just Say You're Not Into It
Key:
Chords:
/ - 143xxx
Intro
F#m--F#m-D x2
Verse
A show of hands who has
said these words before
With a show of hearts on the floor
who has ever meant them more
Well I'll swallow my pride
if you'll stay for the years
And watch me spin
circles as I disappear
and hearts, they don't lie
they just quiver in fear
As you say
Refrain
Tonight we
forget everything
Chorus
And stay yeah the night
If I was wrong
then I'm sorry
I'll stop this fight
For the night
And this empty space
left in the seat
To my right where you
C#/F D D--
should be says a lot
Post Chorus:
Don't let it say
E D--
good--bye
Don't let it say
E D--
good--bye
Let it say goodbye
Interlude
F#m--F#m-D x2
forget everything
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge
And today I know
that tomorrow is
going to shine golden
and bring our
hearts back home
And today I know
that tomorrow is
going to shine golden
and bring our
hearts back home
And today I know
that tomorrow is
going to shine golden
and bring our
hearts back home
And today I know
that tomorrow is
going to shine golden
and bring our
hearts back home
2nd voice: while singing bridge
And today meant nothing
because youre gone
And I swear that this
meant everything
to me because my
hearts not home
Outro
F#m--F#m-D x2
17.) Three Cheers For Five Years
Key:
Chords:
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Intro
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Verse 1
I swear that you don't have to go
I thought we could wait for the fireworks
I thought we could wait for the snow
To wash over Georgia and kill the hurt
I thought I could live in your arms
And spend every moment I had with you
Stay up all night with the stars
Confess all the faith that I had in you
(I had in you)
Refrain
To late, I'm sure and lonely
Another night, another dream wasted on you
Just be here now against me
You know the words so sing along for me baby
Chorus
For heaven's sake I know you're sorry
But you won't stop crying
This anniversary may never be the same
Inside I hope you know I'm dying
With my heart beside me
In shattered pieces that may never be replaced
And if I died right now you'd never be the same
Interlude 1
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Verse 2
I thought with a month of apart
Together would find us an opening
And moonlight would provide the spark
And that I would stumble across the key
Or break down the door to your heart
Forever could see us not you and me
And you'd help me out of the dark
And I'd give my heart as an offering
(Repeat Refrain and Chorus)
Interlude 2
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Bridge
Part 1:
And I will always remember you
as you are right now to me
And I will always remember you now
remember you now oh oh
Part 2:
I'm sleep alone here tonight
When noone here just by your side
Sleep alone tonight
(Repeat x8)
Voice over Bridge Part 2:
How does it feel, how does it feel
When you're not around my side
(Repeat x4)
I could forget you, I know you want me
the one you I want to
I could forget you, I know you want to
forget me you wanted to baby
(Repeat x2)
Both:
I could forget you
I know you want me
the one you I want to