[INTRO (ACOUSTIC VERSION)]
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[INTRO (FULL INSTRUMENTAL VERSION)]
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[[CHORDS]]
D G
You've felt alone since you were only seven
D A
Your mother didn't have a clue what to do
Bm G
You cried each night until you were eleven
Bm A
You prayed that God would bring your daddy back to you
[CHORUS]
D G
This summer's taking me to California
D A
But I won't go until you know that what I say is true
Bm G
When everything you've ever loved has left you
Bm A
I'll be there, yeah I'll be there for you
[BRIDGE]
Bm A G
I don't wanna leave you lonely
D A
I just wanna be right there
Bm A G
Even if you don't believe me
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I will try to make it clear
[INSTRUMENTAL]
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