Biography:
In the little more than three years since she grabbed her acoustic guitar and took the stage for the first time, Chicago-based singer/songwriter Daphne Willis has grown from a feisty neophyte into a self-assured, marvelously expressive artist with a bracingly seductive sound. The 22-year-old’s Vanguard debut album, What to Say documents Willis’ voyage of self-discovery, while also standing as a captivating introduction to a remarkably fresh voice
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[Intro]
Em G C X2
[Verse 1]
Em G C
Callin out your name just to start a war
Em G C
I don't even know what we're fighting for
Em G
We're standin in the battle
C
The air is heavy metal the air is heavy metal
Em G C
And I'm calling out your name just to start a war
C
To start a war
[Chorus]
G
I’m screamin out forgiveness
Bm
I pray we're gonna get there some day
F
We can be fearless
C G
And I’ll save you and you’ll save me some way
Bm
Sick of the excuses
F
We're Chained up hearts like heavy weights
F
We'll have to be ruthless
C Em
And I'll save you and you'll save me some day
[Instrumental]
Em G C x2
[Verse 2]
Em
I think about the blame,
G
I think about the guilt,
C
Tryna knock me down and lock me up
C
Inside all of these walls I built
Em
Get it out my brain
G
Get it off my chest
C
Hey I’m reachin’ out a hand hopin’
C
You’ll help me lay this down to rest
Em
Gotta feel the love gotta feel the pain,
G
Gotta find the light in the world on the darkest of days
C
Don’t wanna take this shit to my grave
C
Wanna shine this light and be brave
Em G
Bird in a cage I’m singin’ loud
G
I hope you’re hearin’ me
C
The truth won’t turn the key,
G
It’s really love that comes and sets us free
[Chorus]
G
I’m screamin out forgiveness
Bm
I pray we're gonna get there some day
F
We can be fearless
C G
And I’ll save you and you’ll save me some way
Bm
Sick of the excuses
F
We're Chained up hearts like heavy weights
F
We'll have to be ruthless
C Em
And I'll save you and you'll save me some day
[Bridge]
Am
Secrets and bitter lies
C
Hidden behind these eyes
Em
Round and round round we go
D
Round and round round we go
Am
So dark I wouldn't blame ya
C
If you walked out on pain
Em
Round and round round we go
D
Round and round round we go
[Chorus]
G
I’m screamin out forgiveness
Bm
I pray we're gonna get there some day
F
We could be fearless
C G
And I’ll save you and you’ll save me some way
Bm
Sick of the excuses
F
We're Chained up hearts like heavy weights
F
We'll have to be ruthless
C Em
And I'll save you and you'll save me some day
[Outro]
C Em
And I'll save you and you'll save me some way
G
I’m screamin out forgiveness
Bm
Ahhhhh
F
We'll have to be ruthless
C N.C.
And I'll save you and you'll save me some day
Em G C X2
[Verse 1]
Em G C
Callin out your name just to start a war
Em G C
I don't even know what we're fighting for
Em G
We're standin in the battle
C
The air is heavy metal the air is heavy metal
Em G C
And I'm calling out your name just to start a war
C
To start a war
[Chorus]
G
I’m screamin out forgiveness
Bm
I pray we're gonna get there some day
F
We can be fearless
C G
And I’ll save you and you’ll save me some way
Bm
Sick of the excuses
F
We're Chained up hearts like heavy weights
F
We'll have to be ruthless
C Em
And I'll save you and you'll save me some day
[Instrumental]
Em G C x2
[Verse 2]
Em
I think about the blame,
G
I think about the guilt,
C
Tryna knock me down and lock me up
C
Inside all of these walls I built
Em
Get it out my brain
G
Get it off my chest
C
Hey I’m reachin’ out a hand hopin’
C
You’ll help me lay this down to rest
Em
Gotta feel the love gotta feel the pain,
G
Gotta find the light in the world on the darkest of days
C
Don’t wanna take this shit to my grave
C
Wanna shine this light and be brave
Em G
Bird in a cage I’m singin’ loud
G
I hope you’re hearin’ me
C
The truth won’t turn the key,
G
It’s really love that comes and sets us free
[Chorus]
G
I’m screamin out forgiveness
Bm
I pray we're gonna get there some day
F
We can be fearless
C G
And I’ll save you and you’ll save me some way
Bm
Sick of the excuses
F
We're Chained up hearts like heavy weights
F
We'll have to be ruthless
C Em
And I'll save you and you'll save me some day
[Bridge]
Am
Secrets and bitter lies
C
Hidden behind these eyes
Em
Round and round round we go
D
Round and round round we go
Am
So dark I wouldn't blame ya
C
If you walked out on pain
Em
Round and round round we go
D
Round and round round we go
[Chorus]
G
I’m screamin out forgiveness
Bm
I pray we're gonna get there some day
F
We could be fearless
C G
And I’ll save you and you’ll save me some way
Bm
Sick of the excuses
F
We're Chained up hearts like heavy weights
F
We'll have to be ruthless
C Em
And I'll save you and you'll save me some day
[Outro]
C Em
And I'll save you and you'll save me some way
G
I’m screamin out forgiveness
Bm
Ahhhhh
F
We'll have to be ruthless
C N.C.
And I'll save you and you'll save me some day
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