Intro: Abm7 - Eadd9 Gb Verse: Abm7 I was born inside a small town, I've lost that state of mind Eadd9 Gb Learned to sing inside the Lord's house, but stopped at the age of nine B Abm7 I forget when I get awards now the wave I had to ride Eadd9 Gb The paving stones I played upon, they kept me on the grind B Abm7 So blame it on the pain that blessed me with the life Eadd9 Gb Friends and family filled with envy when they should be filled with pride B Abm7 And when the world's against me is when I really come alive Eadd9 Gb And everyday that Satan tempts me, I try to take it in my stride B Abm7 You know that I've got whisky with white lines and smoke in my lungs Eadd9 Gb I think life has got to the point I know without it's no fun B Abm7 I need to get in the right mind and clear myself up Eadd9 Gb Instead, I look in the mirror questioning what I've become B Abm7 I guess it's a stereotypical day for someone like me Eadd9 Gb Without a nine-to-five job or an uni degree B Abm7 To be caught up in the trappings of the industry Eadd9 Gb They showed me the locked doors I find another use for the key, and you'll see Chorus: Eadd9 B Gb Gb I'm well aware of certain things that can destroy a man like me Eadd9 B Eb7 Abm7 But with that said give me one more, higher Eadd9 Gb Abm7 Another one to take the sting away Eadd9 Gb Abm7 I am happy on my own, so here I'll stay Eadd9 Gb Abm7 Save your lovin' arms for a rainy day Eadd9 Gb And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser Verse: Abm7 I used to think that nothing could be better than touring the world with my songs Eadd9 Gb I chased the pictured perfect life, I think they painted it wrong B Abm7 I think that money is the root of evil and fame is hell Eadd9 Gb B Relationships and hearts you fixed, they break as well Abm7 And ain't nobody wanna see you down in the dumps Eadd9 Gb Because you're living your dream, man, this xxxx should be fun B Abm7 Please know that I'm not trying to preach like I'm Reverend Run Eadd9 Gb I beg you, don't be disappointed with the man I've become Abm7 Our conversations with my father on the A14 Eadd9 Gb Age twelve telling me I've gotta chase those dreams B Abm7 Now I'm playing for the people, dad, and they know me Eadd9 Gb With my beat and small guitar wearing the same old jeans Abm7 Wembley Stadium crowd two hundred and forty thousand Eadd9 Gb I may have grown up but I hope that Damien's proud B Abm7 And to the next generation, inspiration's allowed Eadd9 Gb The world may be filled with hate but keep erasing it now, somehow Chorus: Eadd9 B Gb Gb I'm well aware of certain things that will befall a man like me Eadd9 B Eb7 Abm7 But with that said give me one more, higher Eadd9 Gb Abm7 Another one to take the sting away Eadd9 Gb Abm7 I am happy on my own, so here I'll stay Eadd9 Gb Abm7 Save your lovin' arms for a rainy day Eadd9 Gb Abm7 And I'll find comfort in my pain eraser Eadd9 Gb Abm7 And I'll find comfort in my pain eraser Eadd9 Gb And I'll find comfort in my pain eraser Bridge: Abm7 Welcome to the new show Eadd9 Gb I guess you know I've been away Abm7 But where I'm heading, who knows Eadd9 Gb But my heart will stay the same Abm7 Welcome to the new show Eadd9 Gb I guess you know I've been away Abm7 But where I'm heading, who knows Eadd9 My pain eraser Outro: Eadd9 Gb Abm7 And I'll find comfort in my pain eraser Eadd9 Gb Abm7 And I'll find comfort in my pain eraser Eadd9 Gb Abm7 And I'll find comfort in my pain eraser Eadd9 Gb And I'll find comfort in my pain eraser
