[Intro]
A D A E D E
[Verse 1]
A D A
I was talking with a friend who said
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The truth ain't always pleasant
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but sometimes it's simple.
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Some folks are better off single
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Because they're always falling in love
D E
Not me, I've given it up.
A E D A
And loneliness ain't half as bad
D A E A
as being with someone who's making you sad.
E D A
No matter how dark it gets at night
D A E A
at least you're the one who turns out the lights.
[Chorus]
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La de dah
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La de dah
E D A E
La de dah de dah de dah de dah
A D A
La de dah
[Verse 2]
A D A
My friend is not a bitter man
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but he will brook no bullshit
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and he's not chasing stardust.
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He says when he's working the hardest
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it looks like he's doing nothing at all.
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He's boiling the oceans for salt.
E A E D A
And don't we deceive ourselves a little bit
D A E A
when we convince ourselves we deserve to be kissed?
E D A
It's what's left out and the little white lies
D A E A
that make the most attractive disguise.
[Chorus]
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La de dah
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La de dah
E D A E
La de dah de dah de dah de dah
A D A
La de dah