Chris Sligh is a married, 32 year old finalist on the sixth season of American Idol, eliminated in 10th place. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina and used to be the lead singer of the band Half Past Forever (Formerly known as The Chris Sligh Band). They recorded an album called "Take A Chance On Something Beautiful" for which Chris wrote 11 and co-wrote 4 of the 17 tracks.
In 2008, Sligh released his first album as a solo artist, entitled "Running Back To You," featuring four redone Half Past Forever songs.
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ONLY YOU CAN SAVE - Chris Sligh ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tabbed by: Dan Tesenair Email: [email protected]
Tuning: Standard
Verse 1: Badd9GD I saw a man today, his whole world across his back ABadd9G A living monument opposed to my success Badd9GD I tried to look into his eyes as he shuffled past my car ABadd9G Sweat beading on his skin, his clothes and hair a mess.
Em7G As the light turned green and I pulled away he slowly disappeared Em7GA Just a memory of another chance I failed to show your love here
Chorus 1: GDABadd9AG I want to love because you loved. I want to give because you gave. DABadd9AGDA I want to reach my hand out to the lost 'cause I know your hand will save-ave-ave B9AGDA Only you can save-ave-ave
Verse 2: Badd9GDAB9G I have to wonder if I really want to know The struggle and the pain that others feel Do I want to hear the stories I see echoed in their eyes Or is this love I say that I'm reflecting even real?
Em7GEm7GA As the light turns on inside my head and I slowly disappear I steel myself 'cause what You call for me is to show Your love here
Chorus 2: I want to love because you loved. I want to give because you gave. I want to reach my hand out to the lost 'cause I know your hand will save. I want to love just like you loved I want to give just like you gave I want to reach out with your hand 'cause only you can save-ave-ave Only you can save-ave-ave
Bridge: GA So, let me be your hands. GA Let me be your eyes. GA You help me understand GA That I'm your hands and feet hidden behind this frail human disguise
Chorus 3: I want to love because you loved. I want to give because you gave. I want to reach out with your hand 'cause I know Your hand will save I want to love just like you loved I want to give just like you gave I want to reach out with your hand 'cause only You can save-ave-ave
Only you can save-ave-ave
Outro Only you can save yeah Only you can save Only you can save yeah Only you can save Only you can save