Intro C F 2x
C F
I thought I had myself all figured out
C F
but I spent my whole life holding myself down
C
And it seems to be that sort of thing
F
I keep doing constantly
Am G F
addicted to the pain I cause myself
C F
My head is floating somewhere in the clouds
C F
while I'm paid to entertain a lovely crowd
C
They sing my songs and feel my pain
F
cause pain is what creates my fame
Am G F
A vicious cycle someday I'll get out
C Am
I can't believe I'm standing here at all
G
I can't believe I made it this far
All the way with a smile on my face
F
see the top and I'm not falling off
C Am
And all I need is a microphone I'll sing
G
about the things that have been hurting me
It's safe to say all the kids
F
I relate to their lives so just keep holding on
C F
C F
It's hard enough try walking in my shoes
C F
to be picked on by my peers who much abuse
C
And I'm tired of not fitting in
F
true friends is my final wish
Am G F
Just let me be myself and make it through
C F
I have tried so hard to be a better soul
C F
I have worked so hard at making myself whole
C
And through it all my better years
F
are still ahead my mind is clear
Am G F
Just trust me when I say I'm in control
C Am
I can't believe I'm standing here at all
G
I can't believe I made it this far
All the way with a smile on my face
F
see the top and I'm not falling off
C Am
And all I need is a microphone I'll sing
G
about the things that have been hurting me
It's safe to say all the kids
F
I relate to their lives so just keep holding on
Am G
I believe Im just like you
Em F
I believe I ll make it through
Am G
It s hard to see at times like this
Em
but Im not giving in
F
but Im not giving in x
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C Am
And all I need is a microphone I'll sing
G
about the things that have been hurting me
It's safe to say all the kids
F
I relate to their lives so just keep holding on
C Am
I can't believe I'm standing here at all
G
I can't believe I made it this far
All the way with a smile on my face
F
see the top and I'm not falling off
C Am
And all I need is a microphone I'll sing
G
about the things that have been hurting me
It's safe to say all the kids
F
I relate to their lives so just keep holding on
ENDING C Am G F --- Till the end