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NOTES:
1. Use barre chords (root on the E string) with a ska/reggae rhythm.
2. E should be played as a C-shaped barre chord (root on the A string).
3. These lyrics and chords/tab are only how I interpreted the song, so feel free to
experiment/substitute/comment/etc. if you disagree!
4. Enjoy!
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[VERSE 1]
A C#
I took your pictures down and off the wall today
A C#
Every time I look at them I think of yesterday
D Dm A
And I'm sorry but it's time I pack our life away
[VERSE 2]
A C#
I thought about you when I made the bed today
A C#
The left pillow untouched where your head used to lay
D Dm A
Don't be sorry, things will be better off this way
[CHORUS]
A C# D Dm
Don't be afraid to say how it is
A C# D Dm
Don't be ashamed of crushing my dreams
A C# D Dm A
Though I feel betrayed, I'm so glad I met you
C# D Dm
Oh, oh, oh... (etc.)
[QUICK SAX/ORGAN RIFF]
A C# D Dm
[VERSE 3]
A C#
This is the hardest thing I've had to just accept
A C#
Alcohol and cigarettes have filled the void you've left
D Dm A
And I'm hungry but I think I'll stay in bed today
[CHORUS]
A C# D Dm
Don't be afraid to say how it is
A C# D Dm
Don't be ashamed of crushing my dreams
A C# D Dm A
Though I feel betrayed, I'm so glad I met you
C# D Dm
Oh, oh, oh... (etc.)
[BRIDGE]
D Dm
I still remember the first time I saw you
A C# D Dm
We met because the Cake show was late
D Dm
And you looked so beautiful
A E
I had to come and ask your name
A
I had to come and ask your name
[SOLO]
A C# A C#
E|-------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
B|-------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
A|--------4--7--4--7--4--8--4-----4v--/7--4--------|--------4--7--4--7--4--8--4-----4v--|
E|--5--7-----------------------7-------------7--5--|--5--7-----------------------7------|
D Dm A
E|-----------------------------|--------------------------------|
B|-----------------------------|--------------------------------|
G|-----------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|-------------9h10--9------9--|------------9h10--9------9------|
A|--/9--12--9-----------12-----|--8--12--8-----------12-----7--|
E|-----------------------------|--------------------------------|
[CHORUS]
A C# D Dm
Don't be afraid to say how it is
A C# D Dm
Don't be ashamed of crushing my dreams
A C# D Dm A
Though I feel betrayed, I'm so glad I met you
C# D Dm
Oh, oh, oh... (etc.)
[OUTRO]
A C#
I never thought this was the way that this would end
A C#
Keep pinching myself hoping this was just a dream
D Dm A
Hope life gets better... I will be rid of you someday