[Intro]
E G#m C#m B
A B B E
[Verse 1]
E G#m
If I were to die today what'd be left behind?
C#m B
You know I ain't got much in this world that I call mine
A
I've had plenty of chances to make some dough
E
But I was lookin' for somethin' else you know
C#m B
Livin' the dream down at the stream
A B
Tryin to build a life that means something to me
B E
And that's what I seek
E
[Verse 2]
E G#m
I like fishin but what I need is my gal by my side
C#m B
You know I ain't perfect but you know I tried
A
I've had plenty of chances to mess this up
E
Believe you me I've taken some
C#m B
But she keeps me here
A B
We're tryin to build a life and that means something to me
B E
And that's what I seek
[Interlude]
E G#m C#m B
A B B E
[Verse 3]
E G#m
If I were to get high today who would I hurt?
C#m B
You know I ain't botherin no one If I smoke my dessert
A
I've had plenty of chances to play it straight
E
But I was runnin a different kind of race
C#m B
Runnin in place it ain't for me
A B
Tryin to build a life that makes me feel free
B E
And that's what I seek
[Interlude]
E G#m C#m B
A B B E
[Verse 4]
E G#m
If I were to die today what would people say?
C#m B
You know I don't usually care but I might that day
A
I've had plenty of chances to do my best
E
I was there and I did so I will rest
C#m B
And I was will rest in peace
A B
I built life and it always meant something to me
B E
And that's what I seek
[Outro]
E G#m C#m B
A E C#m B
A B B E