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If We Have Each Other

Biography:

Alec Benjamin (born 1994) is an American singer-songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona. He is known for his songs "Paper Crown" and "End of the Summer". In addition to his solo project, Benjamin has found success in song writing with artists such as Jon Bellion including a feature on the track "New York Soul Pt. ii" from The Human Condition (Jon Bellion album). Alec is heavily influenced by artists such as Eminem and Paul Simon.

Alec Benjamin released his debut single “Paper Crown” in November 2014. He signed with Columbia Records in 2014.

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[Verse 1]
Am
She was 19 with a baby on the way
G
On the East-side of the city, she was working every day
Em
Cleaning dishes in the evening, she could barely stay awake
F G
She was clinging to the feeling that her luck was gonna change
Am G
And, 'cross town she would take the bus at night to a one bedroom apartment

And when she'd turn on the light
Em
She would sit down at the table

Tell herself that it's alright
F G
She was waiting on the day she hoped her baby would arrive
Am G
She'd never be alone
Em
Have someone to hold

And when nights were cold
F
She'd say

[Chorus]
Am
The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad
G
If we got each other, and that's all we have
Em
I will be your mother, and I'll hold your hand
F
You should know I'll be there for you
G Am
When the world's not perfect

When the world's not kind
G
If we have each other then we'll both be fine
Em
I will be your mother, and I'll hold your hand
F G
You should know I'll be there for you

[Verse 2]
Am G
They were 90 and were living out their days on the West-side of the city next to where they got engaged
Em
They had pictures on the walls of all the memories that they'd made
F G
And though life was never easy, they were thankful that they stayed
Am
With each other, and though some times were hard
G
Even when she made him angry he would never break her heart
Em
No, they didn't have the money to afford a fancy car
F G
But they never had to travel 'cause they'd never be apart
Am G Em
Even at the end, their love was stronger than the day that they first met
F
They say

[Chorus]
Am
The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad
G
If we got each other, and that's all we have
Em
I will be your lover, and I'll hold your hand
F
You should know I'll be there for you
G Am
When the world's not perfect

When the world's not kind
G
If we have each other then we'll both be fine
Em
I will be your lover, and I'll hold your hand
F
You should know I'll be there for you

[Bridge]
Am G Em
Oh Ooh OOoh
F G
You should know I'll be there for you

[Verse 3]
Am
I'm 23, and my folks are getting old
G
I know they don't have forever and I'm scared to be alone
Em
So I'm thankful for my sister, even though sometimes we fight
F G
When high school wasn't easy, she's the reason I survived
Am
I know she'd never leave me

And I hate to see her cry
G
So I wrote this verse to tell her that I'm always by her side
Em
I wrote this verse to tell her that I'm always by her side
F
I wrote this verse to tell her that

[Chorus]
Am
The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad
G
If we got each other, and that's all we have
Em
I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand
F
You should know I'll be there for you
G Am
When the world's not perfect

When the world's not kind
G
If we have each other then we'll both be fine
Em
I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand
F G
You should know I'll be there for you

[Outro]
Am G Em
Oh Ooh Oooh
F G Am
You should know I'll be there for you