Standard (EADGBE)

Intro

  Is it hard to believe I'm okay?

  After all, it's been awhile

  Since you walked away

  I'm way past crying

  Over you finding someone new

  You turn my days into night

  But now I see the light

  And this may be a big surprise to you

Chorus

  (But/Cause) You've made me stronger

  By breaking my heart

  You ended my life

  And made a better one start

  You've taught me everything

  From falling in love

  To letting go of a lie

  Yes, you've made me stronger

  Baby, by saying goodbye

  If you'd rather believe I'm not over you

  Go ahead, there's nothing wrong

  With making believe

  I know, cause I used to pretend

  You'd come back to me

  But time has been such a friend

  Brought me to my senses again

  And I have you to thank

  For setting me free

(Repeat Chorus except last line)

  Baby, by saying goodbye

Bridge

  Think again

  Don't feel so sorry for me, my friend

  Oh, don't you know

  I'm not the one at the losing end

(Repeat Chorus moving chords 1/2 step

higher)

except last line)

  Baby, by saying

  You made me stronger by saying goodbye

  You ended my life

  And made a better one start

  You've taught me everything

  From falling in love

  To letting go of a lie

  Yes, you've made me stronger

  Baby, by saying goodbye, goodbye

  Yes, you've made me stronger

  Baby, by saying goodbye