D Bm
Way back in the day, when we were young
Fm
Our lives were long
G
And god was still talking
D
With us
Bm
We knew the earth, we had respect
Fm G
For the other creatures that shared her surface.
D
With us.
Bm
The stars were bright, they held our future,
Fm G
But the smog and lights made them grow dimmer.
D A
We forgot infinity,
G
Divided days into seconds.
Bm
Things got a bit crazy.
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G D F# Bm G D
Bm
We have religions now, and holy wars, cigarettes
A Bm
And health insurance. tax brackets and economic class,
A Bm
Slavery and drone attacks. We’re civilized and getting fat
A
Torturing animals, pumped with chemicals
Bm A
We assimilate, but don’t create, our words are filled with lies and hate.
Bm
We think we’re free, but we can’t speak.
D A
We cry when we are happy.
G D
Keep your head on, friend.
F# Bm A
I know this world’s crazy, but we, the bottom 90k,
Gm D
Can change this mess that we’re in.
F# Bm D Bm
One thing I’m sure of; my feet are on the ground, and I’m running.
G D G Bm G D
G Bm
I’ve got a wishing list, and my guitar.
D A
A couple fists, a couple scars
Bm
And ill make this world a better place,
D A
For the kids I plan to have one day
Bm
With my loving wife back in seattle
D A
Keeping a family is half the battle
Bm
Because if you can’t love,
Or keep a promise, you are the problem,
D A
You’re my target.
G D
Keep your head on, friend.
F# Bm A
I know this world’s crazy, but we, the bottom 90k,
Gm D
Can change this mess that we’re in.
F# Bm D Bm
One thing I’m sure of; my feet are on the ground, and I’m running.