Though millions already appreciate former Tonic frontman Emerson Hart's poignant lyrics, smart songcraft and evocative voice, Hart's debut solo album, Cigarettes and Gasoline, begins a new chapter for the renowned performer. His 12-song debut disc is a cathartic journey and intimate lyrical portrait that includes the irresistible, melodic "Run To," the thoughtful and unforgettable "I Wish the Best For You," and the memorable first single, "If You're Gonna Leave.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The Lines" by Emerson Hart From the album "Beauty In Disrepair" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chord names have been altered to be more recognizable as if in standard tuning. Actual chord names are listed below the chord chart.
Chords used: Capo on 1st Fret
CAm/DFmaj7Gsus4AmAm/GG F |--0-----0-------0-------3------0-----0-----3-| C |--1-----1-------1-------1------1-----1-----0-| G#|--0-----2-------2-------0------2-----2-----0-| D#|--2-----0-------3-------0------2-----2-----0-| A#|--3-----0-------3-------2------0-----0-----2-| F |--0-----x-------0-------3------x-----3-----3-| C#A#m/D#F#maj7G#sus4A#mA#m/G#G#
Intro: C - Am/D - Fmaj7 - Gsus4
Verse 1:
CAm/DFmaj7 When I was, oh, just nineteen Gsus4C Fell in love, I didn't know what it means Am/DFmaj7 To be good to someone else Gsus4C To build a world bigger than myself Am/DFmaj7 So learned it, yeah, I learned it Gsus4AmAm/GFmaj7 And I'd do anything just to have that back
Verse 2:
CAm/DFmaj7 When I was, oh, twenty two Gsus4C I had to burn everything I knew Am/DFmaj7 It took me years to understand Gsus4C Sacrifice makes a better man Am/DFmaj7 So I've earned it, and I earned it Gsus4AmAm/G And I'd do anything just to have that back Fmaj7 But you can't go back
Chorus 1:
Fmaj7 It was worth it CGsus4 These are the lines that you're made of Fmaj7 It was certain CGsus4 Time that was lost could be made up AmFmaj7C If life hits you fast there's no take backs Gsus4 But there's a grace in that Fmaj7 It was worth it CGsus4 These are the lines that you're made of
Mid: C - Am/D - Fmaj7 - Gsus4
Verse 3:
CAm/DFmaj7 When I was, oh, twenty eight Gsus4C Slowly turned into what I hated Am/DFmaj7 Everything that I put first Gsus4C Took what I loved and made it worse Am/DFmaj7 Couldn't take it, so I changed it Gsus4AmAm/G I'd seen enough to know when it's best to fight Fmaj7 When it's best to let it go
Chorus 2:
Fmaj7 It was worth it CGsus4 These are the lines that you're made of Fmaj7 It was certain CGsus4 Time that was lost could be made up AmFmaj7C If life hits you fast there's no take backs Gsus4 But there's a grace in that Fmaj7 It was worth it CGsus4 These are the lines that you're made of
Bridge:
AmFmaj7Gsus4GAmFmaj7Gsus4G These are the lines that you're made of
Build up: C - Am/D - Fmaj7 - Gsus4
Chorus 3:
Fmaj7 It was worth it CGsus4 These are the lines that you're made of Fmaj7 It was certain CGsus4 Time that was lost could be made up AmFmaj7C If life hits you fast there's no take backs Gsus4 But there's a grace in that Fmaj7 It was worth it CGsus4 These are the lines that you're made of Fmaj7CGsus4 These are the lines that you're made of AmFmaj7Gsus4GAmFmaj7Gsus4 Ooooooooohhhhhhhhh