Counting Crows is an American rock band originating from Berkeley, California. Formed in 1991, the group gained fame in 1993 following the release of their debut album, titled 'August and Everything After', when track "Mr. Jones" became a big hit. Known for their melancholic yet melodic songwriting, the band started when singer Adam Duritz (previously of The Himalayans and Sordid Humor) teamed up with guitarist David Bryson (local producer and former member of the band Mr.
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While most of this song is on piano, it is really a beautiful song on guitar as well, acoustic only please =P
DmBb Thought I might get a rocket ride F When I was a child, C But it was a lie DmBbFA That I told myself when I needed something good. DmBb At 17 had a better dream FC Now I'm 33, and it isn't me. DmBbA But I'd think of something better if I could.
GmAm All my friends and lovers DmAsus2FG Will leave me behind, BbFA And I'm still looking for a girl. GmAm One way or another DmGBb I'm just hoping to find a way FBb To put my feet out in the world.
DmBb Caught some grief from a falling leaf FC As she tumbled into the dirty ground, DmBbFA And said I should have put her back there if I could. DmBb Well everyone needs a better day, FC And I'm tryin' to find me a better way. DmBbA To get through the things I do and the things I should.
GmAm All my friends and lovers DmAsus2FG Will leave me alone. BbFA To try to have a little fun. GmAm One way or another DmAsus2FG I just wish I had known BbFBbF To go out walking in the sun. BbFG#Bb To find out if you were the one. G#Bb Do you wanna come a little closer now G#Bb Do you wanna dance with me? G#Bb Would you want it a little hotter now?
AmBb Can you see her waiting there? AmBb Can you see her she's almost there? AmBb can you see her waiting there for someone like me?
FBb FBb
DmBb Well all you want is a beauty queen, F not a superstar, C But everybody's dream machine. DmBbFA All you want is a place to lay your head. DmBb You go to sleep dreamin' how you would FC Be a different kind if you thought you could, DmBbA But you come awake the way you are instead.
GmAm All my friends and lovers, DmAsus2FG They shine like the sun. BbFA Well I just turn and walk away. GmAm One way or another DmAsus2FG I'm not comin' undone. BbFBb I'm just waiting for the day.
GmAmDmAsus2FG BbFA GmAmDmAsus2FG BbFBbF (end on this alternating and fading....)
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F power chord in verse, not in chorus on the "leave me behind" part