Verse 1: Cm Eb David has a bachelor’s and master's degree Fm G7 David’s married, soon to have a family of three Cm Eb David makes six figures, and what about me? Fm G7 Yeah, call me a wannabe Cm Eb Mom says, “Ditch the hobbies, find a job to pursue” Fm G7 Dad says, “Don’t go chasing dreams if you can’t go through” Cm Eb “David couldn’t do it, so neither could you” Fm G7 Now I’ve got something to prove Pre-Chorus: Ab Fm ‘Cause I’m so sick of “second best” G7 Cm I’m so sick of “not impressed” Fm Bb This family’s obsessed Eb G7 With validation and reputation Chorus: Cm American dream -american dream- Fm Tell me, what’s the price of perfection? Bb Tell me why I crave your affection G7 When excellence is expected the praise is a luxury Cm American dream -american dream- Fm Why do my achievements define me? Bb Why does life feel so damn confining? G7 When success is respected there’s no room for mediocrity Instrumental -x2-: | Cm | Eb | Fm | G7 | Verse 2: Cm Eb I overcompensate in everything that I do Fm G7 I bring home all the trophies that I won just for you Cm Eb You see a starving musician in debt from tuition Fm G7 I’m never enough for you Pre-Chorus: Ab Fm ‘Cause I’m so sick of being stressed G7 Cm Working hard at your request Fm Bb This family’s obsessed Eb G7 With validation and reputation Chorus: Cm American dream -american dream- Fm Tell me, what’s the price of perfection? Bb Tell me why I crave your affection G7 When excellence is expected the praise is a luxury Cm American dream -american dream- Fm Why do my achievements define me? Bb Why does life feel so damn confining? G7 When success is respected there’s no room for mediocrity Bridge: Ab Bb G7 Cm You’ve lived a life of sacrifice Ab Bb G7 Cm Nothing I do could dare suffice Ab Bb G7 Cm I’ll never stop trying and trying to be enough Ab G7sus4 G7 Enough for you Instrumental: | Cm | Eb | Fm | G7 | | Cm | Eb | Fm | Bb A Ab7 | Chorus: Dbm American dream -american dream- Gbm Tell me, what’s the price of perfection? B Tell me why I crave your affection Ab7 When excellence is expected the praise is a luxury Dbm American dream -american dream- Gbm Why do my achievements define me? B Why does life feel so damn confining? Ab7 -nc- When success is respected there’s no room for mediocrity
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this didn’t really meet my expectations but what does…?