Intro Bm - G - D - G
Verse 1:
Bm G
i tried to paint you a picture the colors were all wrong
D G
black and white didn't fit ya and all along
Bm G
you were shaded with patience and strokes of everything
D G
that i need just to make it but i can see that
Pre-Chorus:
A G
Lord knows i failed you time and again
A G
but you and me are alright
Chorus:
Bm G D A/G
we won't say our goodbyes you know it's better that way
Bm G D A/G
we won't break we won't die it's just a moment of change
Bm G D A/G
all we are all we are is everything thats right
Bm G D A/G C9 - A
all we need all we need a lover's alibi
Verse 2 (same chords as Verse 1):
i walked a minute in your shoes they never would have fit
i figured there's nothing to lose i need to get
some perspective on these words before i write them down
you're an island and my ship has run aground
*Repeat Pre-Chorus
*Repeat Chorus
Refrain:
C9
and every single day that i can breathe
A
you change my philosophy
D A/G
i'm never gonna let you pass me by
*Repeat Chorus 2x
the rest of the song are the chorus chords have fun