Intro.
(D) | (A) | (D) | (D) ---
D A
When you were lost and needed help, I hoped that you would turn to me
Em Bm A
And when you couldn't help your- self, I watched you drown that misery
D A
I've seen the damage that you've done, every teardrop and misstep
Em G D
You know I could've saved you some, I'm the book you never read
[Chorus]
Bm G D
Your grandaddy carried me in the World War II
A Bm
Your grandma swears that I'm the truth
G D A
Your parent's hands were on me when they wed
Bm G D A
I'm like a member of the family, three generations have handed me down
Em F#m G D
I'm in the drawer by your bed, I'm the book you never read
D A
I can't take that first step for you, but when you take that step you'll find
Em G D
You are the key and I'm the door to, forgiveness and some peace of mind...you know
[Chorus]
Bm G D
Your grandaddy carried me in the World War II
A Bm
Your grandma swears that I'm the truth
G D A
Your parent's hands were on me when they wed
Bm G D A
I'm like a member of the family, three generations have handed me down
Em F#m G D
And despite all they've said, still the book you never read --
(G) | (Bm) (F#m) | (G) | (D) | (D)
D A
So when the world treats you un- kindly, and your heart's heavy with regret
Em F#m G
That's when I wish that you would find me, I'm the book you never read
[Chorus]
Bm G D
Your grandaddy carried me in the World War II
A Bm
Your grandma swears that I'm the truth
G D A
Your parent's hands were on me when they wed
Bm G D A
I'm like a member of the family, three generations have handed me down
Em F#m G D
I'm in the drawer by your bed, still the book you never read