v1: When the truth hits like a bomb There's nothing left here but a song No one left to ride along to what comes next ----- It's not just "either/or" Sometime's it's gotta be "what for?" It's gonna be a little more than we expect v2: Take heart in who you are Farewell to fading stars Don't you know that life is larger than your view ----- 'Cause you can't rhyme every verse You'll only make it worse So keep searching for the words to make it new ch: No matter who No matter who stands in your way 'Cause it ain't true There's always more than just "leave or stay" v3: Don't confuse your left from right There's no trading day for night If you believe in second sight, the joke's on you ----- There's only water, earth & air There's danger & despair But there's beauty everywhere, you know it's true ch: No matter who No matter who stands in your way 'Cause it ain't true There's always more than just "leave or stay" v1.5: When the truth hits like a bomb There's nothing left here but a song No one left to ride along to what comes next

v1: No one told me, "shut up & sing," I brought that on myself Living in the in between, like everybody else 10,000 hours and all you're left with is a scar No magic powers, no lights from afar ch: I predict a ghost that haunts you And he loves you the most, and wants you to live Always keep ing close Always there, though my time is at an end v2: Talkin' 'bout a world gone mad, this is not the end Hear what the man has said, there is no why or when A few wasted years, but there is no regret Just disappear, the best ain't happened yet ch: I predict a ghost that haunts you And he loves you the most, and wants you to live Always keep ing close Always there, though my time is at an end -- some sort of bridge -- ch: I predict a ghost that haunts you And he loves you the most, and wants you to live Always keep ing close Always there ch: I predict a ghost that haunts you And he loves you the most, and wants you to live Always keep ing close Always there, though my time is at an end

v1: I've got 4 walls, I've even got a roof I always wanted to believe in luck, so maybe that's the proof I had lots of dreams, and some I never knew They're the ones that mostly came true ch: All at once you realize it's out of your hands Feels so good to not be making plans v2: Tell the truth, you're not ready to let go What we believe is not the same as what we know Some of us are lost and we're all running scared Something's always happening and we're never prepared ch: All at once you realize it's out of your hands Feels so good to not be making plans br: And when the shadows fall They don't bother you at all Got you up against the wall, but you're OK There's no telling what it means And no showing what you've seen anyway - solo - v3: In the end, we all move from dust to dust No need to ask, but ask if you must Don't look down, we're all walking on the wire But don't sit back, just waiting, for your time to expire ch: All at once you realize it's out of your hands Feels so good to not be making plans ch2: And when, at last, you understand you're not in control How does it feel to let it go? I always wanted to believe in luck, so maybe that's the proof

v1: When all you've got is some water & some wood If you do it right, it ought to be enough to do some good pre: Holding on 'til it's gone It won't be long ch: I always had a hard time letting go Did we leave it all behind, we may never know I never had it in my mind to go solo So in the meantime, I'm waiting on the band to show v2: Before we notice it, the music starts to fade And all the stars align to rearrange the plans we might have made pre: Holding on 'til it's gone It won't be long ch: I always had a hard time letting go Did we leave it all behind, we may never know I never had it in my mind to go solo So in the meantime, I'm waiting on the band to show - some sort of solo - ch: I always had a hard time letting go Did we leave it all behind, we may never know I never had it in my mind to go solo So in the meantime, I'm waiting on the band to show

v1: A hundred shades of yellow and a few of blue & red Some colors that I can't describe are swirling in my head You set it up for all to see It should take flight instead ch: C'mon, boomerang Why you hangin' 'round? You'll never truly live until you hit the ground C'mon, boomerang It's up to you You were built to fly, you know it's true v2: It crossed the mighty ocean to end up in our town A beauty like we've never seen Allow me to break it down Imagine if it did its job, it surely would astound ch: C'mon, boomerang Why you hangin' 'round? You'll never truly live until you hit the ground C'mon, boomerang It's up to you You were built to fly, you know it's true -- some sort of solo -- v3: You probably won't believe it when I show you through the glass Just a bit of history, like something from the past But it's something to be used and loved, it comes to you at last ch: C'mon, boomerang Why you hangin' 'round? You'll never truly live until you hit the ground C'mon, boomerang It's up to you You were built to fly, you know it's true ch: C'mon, boomerang Why you hangin' 'round? You'll never truly live until you hit the ground C'mon, boomerang It's up to you You were built to fly, you know it's true

v1: Was it the worst year? Probably so, but who's counting It all seems crystal clear and I think we should talk about it... a little more ch: Did we learn? Did we grow? I doubt it, but who knows We could all come out fine, I suppose ----- Did we love? Did we care? Were we even aware? Of the pain that seemed to be everywhere v2: Will we get better? Probably not, but I'm hopeful Sooner than later Hear me out, here's my proposal... such as it is ch: I tried to be strong I wrote a couple of decent songs But I'm not sure that will help us get along ----- We've got to learn to lose our pride Learn to see the other side But it's no fun to go along for that ride -- some sort of solo -- v3: so... happy new year What will we do when the change comes? The things we hold so dear The sacred & the profane ones... it's all we've got ch: Will we lay down our guns? Should we try to have some fun? Can we hang up our shoes, when at last the race is run?

v1: In the dark, you thought you'd said goodbye But it doesn't work like that And though we all live different lives Our souls will not stay trapped ------- In the light, we all have second thoughts 'Bout the things we've said and done Doesn't matter what we've been taught But when our race is run ...we all know ch: You can't outsmart a spirit You can't outrun a ghost So you might as well raise a glass and offer up a toast To the good times you remember and those that wouldn't last *The past is never dead // It's not even past* v2: Last we spoke, you let it slip In the cover of the night Something 'bout your bag of tricks and I came along for the ride ------- What's done is done, but it won't stay quiet Yesterday will have its say And it's because, not in spite Time will not be swayed ...we all know ch: You can't outsmart a spirit You can't outrun a ghost So you might as well raise a glass and offer up a toast To the good times you remember and those that wouldn't last *The past is never dead // It's not even past* v3: In the dark, you thought you'd said goodbye But it doesn't work like that ch: You can't outsmart a spirit You can't outrun a ghost So you might as well raise a glass and offer up a toast To the good times you remember and those that wouldn't last *The past is never dead // It's not even past* *Faulkner*

v1: She's the queen of the chaos, I'm the king of the storm Put the two together, you best be warned There's no eye of the tempest, no one's keeping score You should've seen what came before ch: You lost me in the last shadow All my plans went out the window Shouldn't be so hard to make up your mind Lost me in the last shadow I get the feeling I've been lied to I get the feeling I've been doing time But I've been doing fine v2: You were the only one that mattered, you got lost in your dreams It ended up in tatters, no matter how it seemed No excuses, only reasons, that's part of the plan What you can't feel, you can't understand br: You can't understand the scope of the scene But you can stop & stare somewhere in between You can't force the one you love to come clean ch: You lost me in the last shadow All my plans went out the window Shouldn't be so hard to make up your mind Lost me in the last shadow I get the feeling I've been lied to I get the feeling I've been doing time What am I doing? -- solo -- ch: You lost me in the last shadow All my plans went out the window Shouldn't be so hard to make up your mind Lost me in the last shadow I get the feeling I've been lied to I get the feeling I've been doing time But I've been doing fine

v1: You can try to go underground Disappear for the moment It's your life, so own it // it's your life ----- Go ahead and make your sound Even out of habit It's your day, so grab it // this time ch: And it all comes down to the wire v2: You thought about giving more Let the world know Beg, steal, or borrow // once again ----- So what's worth living for Love or money Milk & honey // for the win ch: And it all comes down to the wire It all comes down to the fire inside The engine hums and stars collide for you v3: Even though the day is dark It's not yet over You could duck & cover // or not ----- You might feel you're marked With the sign of sorrow You can't wait 'til tomorrow // so you thought ch: And it all comes down to the wire It all comes down to the fire inside The engine hums and stars collide for you br: It feels like it's over // It feels like it's over It feels like it's over // It feels like it's over But it's not over -- solo -- ch: And it all comes down to the wire It all comes down to the fire inside The engine hums and stars collide for you

v1: It's a beautiful day, but the plans we made Have fallen apart, so we hesitate To put 'em back together in any meaningful way ------- The rain is falling, no that's not true But it might as well from my point of view I'll add some more to the list before this day is through pre: Wake up // Get out Listen to the sound... the one that says you've got to... ch: Love who you are Forget who you're not 'Cause sometime the sunshine is all we've got v2: So we wander away, but we should have known Or we drag ourselves down, sink like a stone But we know deep in our hearts we're not on our own ------- You've got God on your side, that's what they've said So you keep on searching for daily bread Someday you won't feel like you're hanging by a thread pre: Wake up // Get out Listen to the sound... the one that says you've got to... ch: Love who you are Forget who you're not 'Cause sometime the sunshine is all we've got -- some sort of solo -- pre: Wake up // Get out Listen to the sound... the one that says you've got to... ch: Love who you are Forget who you're not 'Cause sometime the sunshine is all we've got tag: We're certain to fall But it's not dark yet And sometimes a new day is all we get

v1: It's not life or death, but maybe it is They don't know the stories that we keep hidden In a single breath, we start living again, again There's no us vs. them ch: I know that it's better to believe in love Sometimes I wonder whether we should cut and run We're all in this together, but is that enough ...to save someone v2: In the time it takes to manage a smile You could shine a light, if just for a while Every heart, it breaks, but in time it starts to mend, again There's no us vs. them ch: I know that it's better to believe in love Sometimes I wonder whether we should cut and run We're all in this together, but is that enough ...to save someone br: How do I say this without sounding trite? These are the things that keep me up at night We stake our own claims and that ain't right We abandon our brothers out of foolish pride ch: I know that it's better to believe in love Sometimes I wonder whether we should cut and run We're all in this together, but is that enough ch: I know that it's better to believe in love Sometimes I wonder whether we should cut and run We're all in this together, but is that enough ...to save someone ...to save someone Save someone

v1: They said this trip would hurt and we believed them and we weren't wrong --- You take a piece of your life and you just leave them with a prayer & a song pre: You've already changed us in 18 Let's see what you do in 4 v2: What good would it do for you to have stayed here a new day has dawned --- But take all the memories, the good & bad, that we made here They'll carry you on pre: You've already changed us in 18 Let's see what you do in 4 ch: Now you're covered in sky blue You're standing on open shores And this world that you fly through is yours v3: Nothing seems normal, but everything's alright It's alright Your brother says he misses you He says, "goodnight," he says, "hang on tight" pre: You've already changed us in 18 Let's see what you do in 4 ch: Now you're covered in sky blue You're standing on open shores And this world that you fly through is yours -- rock, or something -- pre: You've already changed us in 18 You've already changed us in 18 You've already changed us in 18 Let's see what you do in 4 ch: Now you're covered in sky blue You're standing on open shores And this world that you fly through ch: You're covered in sky blue You're standing on open shores And this world that you fly through is yours

v1: I've got a friend I love Says, "why you gotta make it about race?" And I got a hundred bucks Says he ain't willin' to trade his place ...his place in the sun v2: I thought we knew what's right But I'm starting to second guess If you see just black & white You might find there's nothing left ch: I might have missed the march But I've got a song, and I'm gonna sing it You can hate me if you want ----- 'Cause we're in trouble now It's too late to say, "we're gonna wing it" We'll regret it if we don't v3: I think he's dumb & mean You don't need a heart to be cruel It's time to close this scene Rid ourselves of this gang of old fools ch: I might have missed the march But I've got a song, and I'm gonna sing it You can hate me if you want ----- 'Cause we're in trouble now It's too late to say, "we're gonna wing it" We'll regret it if we don't v4: I've heard some people say "That couldn't happen here" Take a look at today It all seems crystal clear br: We need empathy, not apathy A smaller dose of tragedy And leaders who know how to be Something close to human ch: I might have missed the march But I've got a song, and I'm gonna sing it You can hate me if you want ----- 'Cause we're in trouble now It's too late to say, "we're gonna wing it" We'll regret it if we don't ch: You might miss the march But you've got a song, and you've gotta shout it Let them hate you if they want ----- 'Cause we're in trouble now It's too late to say, there's no doubt about it We'll regret it if we don't We'll regret it if we don't

v1: Sometimes I think I'm lucky I've got some friends who call it blessed No, I don't like that term so much It lifts me up as better than the rest ----- And I'm not holy, I'm not evil I'm somewhere in between I've got a heart that's unretrievable depending on how I lean There's something I've learned in all my days We all need to be seen v2: You think I've paid no attention but I've noticed every grain of sand I've loved every day and then some and there's something you need to understand ----- I'm no angel, I'm no devil I'm just clay upon the earth I'm so much worse and so much better but I know what I'm worth There's something I've learned in all my days We all need to be heard -- some sort of bridge -- v3: Now I'm not gone forever, but I might step away for a while Let's pull ourselves together Let's try to keep the heart of a child ----- I was wrong and I am sorry, but I'll always keep in touch You are strong, so I won't worry At least not too much There's something I've learned in all my days We all need to be loved

v1: No one needs another song about the river A bunch of words about the blue sky And drinking wine at 3am ----- We're all tired of all the songs that mention sunshine Playing frisbee on the beach I know I'm right, but then again... ch: We can always be reminded of the things that make life work So easy to be grateful, sometimes we won't So many hidden treasures No such thing as guilty pleasures You either like it or you don't v2: Playing songs on the stage or on the back porch Even when we move it online A good investment of your time ----- There's no shame in feeling joy for just the small things Like the way the water moves I could be wrong, but I don't mind ch: We can always be reminded of the things that make life work So easy to be grateful, sometimes we won't So many hidden treasures No such thing as guilty pleasures You either like it or you don't -- solo stuff -- ch: We can always be reminded of the things that make life work So easy to be grateful, sometimes we won't So many hidden treasures No such thing as guilty pleasures You either like it or you don't v1.5: No one needs another song about the river A bunch of words about the blue sky And drinking wine at 3am

v1: Should we be walking hand in hand? Paid no attention to the plans v2: What's yours is yours, what's mine is mine Those are the rules, it sounds just fine pre: You & me, came to be ch: Same sea, different shore Same team, different war We can't all wait around tryin' to be reborn We're in different boats, the same storm v3: Give it some thought, you know it's true We're at the point, nothing to prove pre: You & me, came to be ch: Same sea, different shore Same team, different war We can't all wait around tryin' to be reborn We're in different boats, the same storm -- solo -- ch: Same sea, different shore Same team, different war We can't all wait around tryin' to be reborn We're in different boats ch: Same sea, different shore Same team, different war We're all in this together You should have been warned We're all riding out the same storm We're all riding out the same storm We're all riding out the same storm

v1: Good Lord, what happened here? A flash of light and I woke up on the floor You must think it's crystal clear It's all becoming too loud to ignore pre: As the dust, it settles down You rub your head and wander 'round And pretty soon you're glory bound ...just waiting ch: Every star in every sky is shining Every soul that ever tried is sighing v2: Hold up, is it really true? Before you answer, let's just sit a while Something bigger is breaking through Everything I know, it goes on trial pre: And soon your ship will start to sail And it's life that blows the gale You pray your senses will not fail ...just waiting ch: Every star in every sky is shining Every soul that ever tried is sighing All the riches in the world can't buy this Every song remains unheard, a goodbye kiss br: Where will we go now? Where will we go now? Watch the show go down - solo - v3: Good Lord, what happened here? A flash of light and I woke up, like before You must think I have no fear It's all becoming too real, too real to ignore ch: Every star in every sky is shining Every soul that ever tried is sighing All the riches in the world can't buy this Every song remains unheard, a goodbye kiss Every star in every sky Every star in every sky

v1: A collection of records gathering dust in the shed Some books & some letters, that's all that were left Over his shoulder, a pile of ashes & clay A burned-out reminder of brighter days -- Here's to you -- ch: No, that ain't a home, that's just a house My memories, like poems, you can't wipe out Beautiful ruins, not sacred ground v2: A picture from school days gathers speed in his mind He gave up some old ways, some he couldn't leave behind Rock stars, cheerleaders, he knew them all The photos are long gone, but not hard to recall -- Here's to you -- ch: No, that ain't a home, that's just a house My memories, like poems, you can't wipe out Beautiful ruins, not sacred ground -- solo -- v3: His mid-life was sunshine, his late years were bright His family numbered many, his spirits always high The wreckage won't erase that, the fire can't consume He wouldn't let you mistake that, this sunny afternoon -- Here's to you -- ch: No, that ain't a home, that's just a house My memories, like poems, you can't wipe out Beautiful ruins, not sacred ground

v1: Is there anything good, is there anything true? Is there anyone here who knows what to do ...in these dark days pre: And the rain pours That's no metaphor It's comin' down outside On the sidelines You're a friend of mine I'll never ask you why ch: Music from another room, another room, another room Music from another room, another room, another room v2: Is there something wrong, is there something lost? Have you crossed a line that cannot be crossed? pre: The night falls And that's not all You're comin' up close It's not over Are we getting closer? Nobody knows Nobody knows ch: Music from another room, another room, another room Music from another room, another room, another room ------- Music from another room, another room, another room Music from another room, another room, another room

v1: Is there anything good, is there anything true? Is there anyone here who knows what to do ...in these dark days pre: And the rain pours That's no metaphor It's comin' down outside On the sidelines You're a friend of mine I'll never ask you why ch: Music from another room, another room, another room Music from another room, another room, another room v2: Is there something wrong, is there something lost? Have you crossed a line that cannot be crossed? pre: The night falls And that's not all You're comin' up close It's not over Are we getting closer? Nobody knows Nobody knows ch: Music from another room, another room, another room Music from another room, another room, another room br: And what we reap is what we sow And what we give nobody knows ch: Music from another room, another room, another room Music from another room, another room, another room ------- Music from another room, another room, another room Music from another room, another room, another room

v1: Do I have to be the one you go to for advice? I'm aware of all my failures, you don't have to tell me twice So I shared a few things about kindness & respect About generosity, I don't think there's too much left But there's one more thing I know to be true ch: Do what you love and maybe it will be enough to carry you through your darkest days Do what you love and maybe it will be enough to help you find your way v2: Do you remember when I told you about Jesus? I don't think we see ourselves the same way he sees us You've got a heart, a mind, and a soul You've got a spirit no one can control But there's one more thing I know to be true ch: Do what you love and maybe it will be enough to carry you through your darkest days Do what you love and maybe it will be enough to help you find your way -- lame guitar solo -- ch: Do what you love and maybe it will be enough to carry you through your darkest days Do what you love and maybe it will be enough --- Do what you love and maybe it will be enough to carry you through your darkest days Do what you love and maybe it will be enough to help you find your way to help you find your way to help you find your way

v1: Hello world, you're welcome For what I'm leaving behind The brutal truth and then some I hope that you don't mind ch: But it's graduation day, things will never be the same You might as well step aside, don't ask me to explain She'll do her best to turn you upside down Try as you might, you will not hear the sound And it's got to be this way It's graduation day v2: Hello world, how are you I hope that you're OK Who could've guessed how far you'd come We hoped that you would stay ch: But it's graduation day, things will never be the same You might as well step aside, don't ask me to explain She'll do her best to turn you inside out Try as you might, they will not hear you shout And it's got to be this way -- solo -- v3: Hello world, I'm sorry I should have warned you first You thought you'd wait 'til tomorrow But you could not find the words ch: But it's graduation day, things will never be the same You might as well step aside, don't ask me to explain She'll do her best to show you what's inside Fly by night, but at least you tried And it's got to be this way It's graduation day v1.5: Hello world, you're welcome

v1: Damn, this heart of mine Should've been working over time But I, gave it the day off ------- Then I woke to find Like Johnny said, I should've walked the line But love, just never was enough v2: I raced the morning sun I promised you I'd be the one, until the falling of the night ------- Your journey, just begun A thousand years or less than none You traded your mind for second sight pre: Just when you got control of yourself You give it away ch: And every time you build a home in your soul You know they won't stay You're just waiting on the heartbreak v3: What's come over you? You just watched the world break in two But you, you never looked back ------- While I believe it's true I think there's something we should do And then, we call of the attack pre: Just when you got control of yourself You give it away ch: And every time you build a home in your soul You know they won't stay br: You're just waiting on the heartbreak Another day goes by, still you try You're just waiting on the heartbreak You got nothing but time, nothing but time ch: And every time you build a home in your soul You know they won't stay And every time you build a home in your soul You know they won't stay You're just waiting on the heartbreak

1: Love is never having to say you're sorry You might have heard that in some other song Love is always being free from worry The one who told you that, they got it wrong ch: But if love's not worth fighting for, tell me what is Speak up, I'd sure like to know What are you hiding for? What's greater than this? If you're lucky to have love, then let it show Let it show v2: I know you've heard you've always got to get along I'm here to tell you I don't think that's true It ought to be a place you feel that you belong But it might hurt, yeah, that ain't nothing new ch: But if love's not worth fighting for, tell me what is Speak up, I'd sure like to know What are you hiding for? What's greater than this? If you're lucky to have love, then let it show Let it show br: But don't go for the words that cause pain we all know, do you really need me to explain We're only hurt by the ones we love And we hurt the ones we love v3: My friends have said I really shouldn't have to change I'll kindly disagree, if it's all the same ch: But if love's not worth fighting for, tell me what is Speak up, I'd sure like to know What are you hiding for? What's greater than this? If you're lucky to have love, then let it show Let it show

v1: If you're looking for resurrection, I don't think it's gonna come We search deep in our hearts for love, where once there was none We hang tight to road we think will lead us back home, lead us home ch: These days I think I'm falling down too much And I'm wondering if this whole world is slowly losing touch We walk right past each other, won't help our brothers up These days I think I'm falling down too much v2: If you're looking for repentance, yo know it ain't free We all want to change the world, they say it starts with me We hang tight to the road we're on, we want to believe we've been redeemed ch: These days I think I'm falling down too much And I'm wondering if this whole world is slowly losing touch We walk right past each other, won't help our brothers up These days I think I'm falling down too much -- harmonica -- ch: These days I think I'm falling down too much And I'm wondering if this whole world is slowly losing touch We walk right past each other, won't help our sisters up ch: These days I think I'm falling down too much And I'm wondering if this whole world is slowly losing touch We walk right past each other, won't help our brothers up These days I think I'm falling down too much These days I think I'm falling down too much

v1: Did they tell you that the skies won't open up while you're waiting on the night to fall? And you'd like to think tomorrow might be enough but everybody can't walk so tall ----- In the end you've got to listen to the voice inside the one that says that you're born to love You can walk away from all of your childish pride and set your heart to the important stuff ch: Sing your song for the ones that you love Sing your songs for whatever 'Cause it won't be long 'til it all fades away There's no such thing as forever v2: Watch the clock and it says that time is standing still but we all know that clocks will lie The earth keeps turning like it always will It's never wrong to say goodbye ----- It's never wrong to spend a day with a circle of friends if you've got luck enough to have a few You never know when somebody is on the mend but you know what love can do ch: Sing your song for the ones that you love Sing your songs for whatever 'Cause it won't be long 'til it all fades away There's no such thing as forever -- harmonica -- v3: So play your heart out on whatever you choose to play Throw your soul out into the world Don't think you can save it for another day If you do, you're only clutching pearls ----- Your talent is a gift, it's meant to share You can double your amount of joy Someone's got a sadness that you can repair And darkness that you can destroy ch: Sing your song for the ones that you love Sing your songs for whatever 'Cause it won't be long 'til it all fades away There's no such thing as forever v4: Watch the clock and it says that time is standing still but we all know that clocks will lie The earth keeps turning like it always will It's never wrong to say goodbye ----- It's never wrong to spend a day with a circle of friends if you've got luck enough to have a few You never know when someone is on the mend You never know what love can do

v1: 14 stories high, watching the money flowing by Dan knew he had to try to make it his He never owned a gun, but he found himself on the run He said, "ain't this some fun, it is what it is" pre: Things rarely go as planned But you can bet that this is the place to go if you're not ready to make a final stand ch: Ex-pat Dan in the San Miguel square Rubs his eyes and prays to disappear He says, "I wonder how did I get here" I say, "how do we get anywhere?" Ex-pat Dan with his Mexican tan & American beer v2: He knew they'd probably count and that they'd find the wrong amount Just like the sermon on the mount, You take 'em for what they're worth ----- He repented for his lies, sitting under cathedral spires Honoring the southern skies, his final years on earth pre: Things rarely go as planned But you can bet that this is the place to go if you're not ready to make a final stand ch: Ex-pat Dan in the San Miguel square Rubs his eyes and prays to disappear He says, "I wonder how did I get here" I say, "how do we get anywhere?" Ex-pat Dan with his Mexican tan & American beer br: Now the only problem is the ice cream on his shirt He thanks his lucky stars that no one got hurt v3: 3 stories high, watching life crawling by Dan knew he had to try to make it his ch: Ex-pat Dan in the San Miguel square Rubs his eyes and slowly reappears I say, "how do we get anywhere?" He says, "thank God that I wound up here" Ex-pat Dan with his Mexican tan & American beer Slowly comes to understand, year by year

v1: It's that certain kind of evening You can feel it in the air Every breeze, a mystery and every night feels like the county fair ------- I get the feeling We're falling out of touch Of all the places we've been This is the dirt that always brought me luck ch: We can go back to where we were There's still time to make things right We don't have to be lonesome tonight v2: Is it too late to say, "I'm sorry"? I've struggled all along I can't wait until tomorrow to confess that I was wrong ------- But you don't notice when I'm being sincere And all the wrongs I sent your way are starting to disappear ch: We can go back to where we were There's still time to make things right We don't have to be lonesome tonight -- take it, Neil -- ch: We can go back to where we were There's still time to make things right We don't have to be lonesome ch: We can go back to where we were There's still time to make things right We don't have to be lonesome tonight

v1: Look at what I found Won't you listen to this sound The girls won't talk to me yet, but I think they'll come around ----- Don't you feel a little taller? Like your world has gotten smaller Just do it for the music Don't think about the dollar ----- So is this the way our heroes get to feel? If it is, it seems like a pretty big deal v2: It's not just "Twist & Shout" You've got to get what's on the inside, out Go ahead and tell your neighbors it might get loud ----- The people on the posters on my wall always had that grin Now I'm part of the club, they let me in br: So come on in, if you'd like You know it'll be alright You can light up the night with a song ----- We've been waiting for you Yeah, you know just what to do If it sounds good to you, it can't be wrong v3: Look at what I found Won't you listen to this sound You might not get it yet, but you'll come around ----- This is the way all my friends get to feel Like I said before, it's a pretty big deal Have you ever heard something so real?

v1: I am willing to get my hands dirty As long as we're fighting on the side of mercy A little extra grace to get us through I know it's not my place to tell you what to do ch: But if it's your fight, it's my fight As long as who we're fighting for is on the right side There's no such thing as somebody else's war But what are we fighting for? v2: I don't understand the need to get ahead Got a copy of the Good Book, that ain't what I read I ain't sayin' we gotta make ourselves small Just gotta love out neighbors, I think that is all ch: But if it's your fight, it's my fight As long as who we're fighting for is on the right side There's no such thing as somebody else's war But what are we fighting for? -- harmonica -- ch: But if it's your fight, it's my fight As long as who we're fighting for is on the right side There's no such thing as somebody else's war ------- But if it's your fight, it's my fight As long as who we're fighting for is on the right side There's no such thing as somebody else's war But what are we fighting for?

v1: They say you don't need music on the beach, but I can't see how it hurts I wanted to try the surfboard one more time, but someone got there first ----- And all the days, then nights, then mornings become a beautiful blur We got nothing to prove, but nothing to lose Yeah, that's how this thing works ch: It's not the Litchfield sand No, that ain't the draw It's just like any other beach down here I reckon that's all It's not the Black River tide But that's the background, of course For the 2am wine club on Billy's back porch ----- And if you're wondering what keeps bringing us back again It's the promise of rock & roll and low country friends v2: If I'm honest, I love loading up the van and pointing it straight south 200 miles of thin white dashes through every small Carolina town ----- And we know for a fact the Emergency Room is dependable & true We might fall down, but we'll try again That ain't nothing new ch: It's not the Litchfield sand No, that ain't the draw It's just like any other beach down here I reckon that's all It's not the Black River tide But that's the background, of course For the 2am wine club on Billy's back porch ----- And if you're wondering what keeps bringing us back again It's the promise of rock & roll and low country friends - solo - And all the days, then nights, then mornings become a beautiful blur We got nothing to prove, but nothing to lose Yeah, that's how this thing works ch: It's not the Litchfield sand No, that ain't the draw It's just like any other beach down here I reckon that's all It's not the Black River tide But that's the background, of course For the 2am wine club on Billy's back porch ----- You are just who you are, no need to pretend And if you're wondering what keeps bringing us back again It's the promise of rock & roll and low country friends

ch: You should know you were made for the sky You should know you were made for the sky But you've taken the easy way // You've taken the easy way You've taken the easy way // You've taken the easy way ch: You should know you were made for the sky You should know you were made for the sky But you've taken the easy way // You've taken the easy way You've taken the easy way // You've taken the easy way v1: All the time it takes for you to lay down your bets It's not fear that's keeping you from living Keep in mind that you cannot erase your regrets It appears you are forgiven ch: You should know you were made for the sky You should know you were made for the sky But you've taken the easy way // You've taken the easy way You've taken the easy way // You've taken the easy way v2: When the whip comes down, it whispers in your ear "Watch out, boy, you've got some eyes upon you" You can leave this town, but you can never disappear No matter how much you might want to - some sort of solo - ch: You should know you were made for the sky You should know you were made for the sky But you've taken the easy way // You've taken the easy way You've taken the easy way // You've taken the easy way v3: Picture everything you love, in ash & dust Watch it blow away into the night air Venture forth in humbleness & love, but if you must... Be the answer to your own prayer

v1: I'm not scared of fake blood Holy shit, that's real blood I'm not into knife fights I just long for sunlight Don't show me the chain blade Just show me a new way I'm not scared of fake blood Holy shit, that's real ch: I'm not crazy I'm in control v1: I'm not scared of fake blood Holy shit, that's real blood I'm not into knife fights I just long for sunlight Don't show me the chain blade Just show me a new way I'm not scared of fake blood Holy shit, that's real ch: I'm not crazy I'm in control br: Death has come to sing its quiet song Oh, how they hide, it won't be long Death strikes just once, then it's gone ch: I'm not crazy I'm in control v3: I'm not scared of fake blood Holy shit, that's...

v1: It's not just terrifying It's more like paralyzing // I can't move ----- It's nothing like sadness And don't you call it madness // That's not true ch: But it's not too late You know this can wait until the dawn But before we start You should know it's hard... sometimes... to carry on v2: It's not so horrifying The opposite of flying // It's running on ice ----- A multitude of questions We need no intercession // so don't think twice ch: But it's not too late You know this can wait until the dawn But before we start You should know it's hard... sometimes... to carry on br: So take your foot off the gas and hit the brakes This, too, shall pass, no matter what it takes ----- So take your foot off the gas and hit the brakes This, too, shall pass, no matter what it takes v3: It's not just paralyzing It's more like hypnotizing // I can't see ----- It's nothing like sorrow Beg, steal, or borrow // It's all free ch: But it's not too late You know this can wait until the night But before we start You should know it's hard... sometimes... You should know it's hard... sometimes... You should know it's hard... sometimes...

v1: Alaska, why you teasing me? I'd sure love to go I'd have been there already, But there's so much snow And so much sunlight This time of year You're at the top of my list So I won't shed a tear ch: For the other 49 Do I need to be reminded Of this beautiful world I was born into 4,245 miles Mayberry to Anchorage The only one missing is you v2: I know you've got airports But I think I might drive Through the midwest, through Canada That's how I'll arrive It gets a little colder as I drive north and I wonder if you celebrate July 4th ch: Like the other 49 I don't need to be reminded Of this beautiful world I was born into 4,245 miles Mayberry to Anchorage The only one missing is you br: Even though you're about the size of Winston You've got 10 times the number of moose, and then some v3: Alaska, why you teasing me? Thought you were my friend It's a big sky country But I've already been ch: To the other 49 I don't need to be reminded Of this beautiful world I was born into 4,245 miles Mayberry to Anchorage The only one missing is you

v1: What would it take for you to finally go to sleep? A car in 15 years? It could even be a jeep No need to worry, I'll pray your should to keep What would it take for you to finally go to sleep? v2: What would I have to pay for you to close your eyes? I promise when you open them, there'll be nothing but sunny skies But you continue to resist, I don't know why I am surprised What would I have to pay for you to close your eyes? v3: What would I need to do for you to take a nap? How 'bout a vacation, anywhere on the map I could join you, just crawl up on my lap Would it be OK if we both just took a nap?

v1: The music on my radio is shiny & bright But not the kind of songs that get you through a long, hard night Sometimes I stop and wonder who they're making it for But someone must be listening 'cause they keep making more ch: I'm not the one To tell you how to think, to tell you how to feel I know it's all for fun But even the tambourines, they don't sound real v2: Where's Tracy Partridge when you need her, can't you come to our rescue? She's been replaced by a computer, so what's a girl to do We all know the story, but few understand Sometimes the jingle-jangle is the backbone of the band ch: I'm not the one To tell you how to think, to tell you how to feel I know it's all for fun But even the tambourines, they don't sound real

ch: Does it even know, it's a lonely Princeton reverb Now it's all for show, the saddest sound you've ever heard v1: The wires won't fire The tubes won't burn The noise retired We simply mourn ch: Does it even know, it's a lonely Princeton reverb Now it's all for show, the saddest sound you've ever heard v2: South to India Or is it Indiana The gods were sending you So strong you couldn't plan it ch: Does it even know, it's a lonely Princeton reverb Now it's all for show, the saddest sound you've ever heard v3: Make a joyful noise But no third third Trade in all your toys for a Thunderbird