Josh Rouse (born 1972 in Paxton, Nebraska) is an American roots/melodic folk singer. From his first album, Dressed Up Like Nebraska, in 1998, he has won critical acclaim.
Rouse lived in various places in Midwest America during his childhood due to his father's military career. Following his time at Austin Peay State University, he eventually settled down in Tennessee, where he met some local musicians and began recording. Signing to the Rykodisc subsidiary Slow River
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[B] Farewell. Bye bye. The sorry look in your eye, It doesn't [E] mean a thing. So [B] long, we shared beds now it comes to an end With such a [E]saddened eye. {On the B to E progression, the bass goes to C#}
Chorus: [F#]I've heard stories, [E]ugly stories which [F#]no one can deny [E] They were [B]true. They were true
[B]While I was away, you were working every day or so it [E]seemed. Phone [B]calls, regrets, everyone placed bets on odds I [E]wouldn't see.
Chorus: [F#]I've heard stories, [E] ugly stories that [F#]no one can deny[E] [F#]I've heard stories, [E] ugly stories that [F#]no one can deny[E] They were [B] true They were true They were true
Bridge: [G#m] Believe in your [E] doubts Be [F#] cause I found [B] out You can [G#m] never [E] Trust in any[F#]one [G#m] And here in the [E] South [F#] I call you [B] out {bass goes to Bb} You can [G#m] never [E]trust in any[F#]one. At least not for long [B]
[B] Next time you're in town Don't bother coming around You're not [E] welcome anymore.
[B] Unfair, so unkind, To have wasted my time On such a [E] silly dream…
Chorus: [F#]I've heard stories, [E] ugly stories that [F#]no one can deny[E] [F#]I've heard stories, [E] ugly stories that [F#]no one can deny[E] They were [B] true They were true They were true