Brett Dennen (born October 28, 1979) is a folk/pop singer-songwriter from Oakdale, California, United States. He has been compared to Bob Dylan, Tracy Chapman, Jack Johnson, James Taylor, and Wynonna Judd.
In 2004, Dennen released his first self-titled album, Brett Dennen. His second album was So Much More, which includes the singles "Ain't No Reason", "She's Mine", and "Darlin' Do Not Fear". A few songs charted as iTunes top downloads in the days following the album's release in November 2006.
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This should be a 100% accurate chord version, I know Brett picks out some of the notes the record but you can try figure it out yourself.
Look out for the quick Dm C in the middle of each verse (I’ve highlighted the first)
BbF There ain't no reason things are this way CDm It's how they' always been and they intend to stay CBbF I can't explain why we live this way C We do it every day
BbF Preachers on the podium speakin' of saints CDm Prophets on the sidewalk beggin' for change CBbF Old ladies laughin' from the fire escape C Cursin' my name
Repeat these chords again through each verse
I got a basket full of lemons and they all taste the same A window and a pigeon with a broken wing You can spend your whole life workin' for something Just to have it taken away
People walk around pushin' back their debts Wearin' paychecks like necklaces and bracelets Talkin' 'bout nothin', not thinkin' 'bout death Every little heartbeat, every little breath
People walk a tightrope on a razor's edge Carryin' their hurt and hatred and weapons It could be a bomb or a bullet or a pen Or a thought or a word or a sentence
There ain't no reason things are this way It's how they' always been and they intend to stay I don't know why I say the things I say But I say them anyway DmBbC But love will come set me free DmBbC Love will come set me free, I do believe DmBbC Love will come set me free, I know it will DmBbC Love will come set me free, yes