v: On a morning like no other You might be wondering why Might be looking to discover Open sea or open sky ----- This day, just like another Will welcome you to change You might choose to take it further Might want to stay the same But no matter what your name... ch: Take it easy on yourself Make it easier on yourself Forgive the things you left behind ----- Take it easy on yourself Make it easier on yourself Find the smallest ray of light and let it shine

v1: She prays to disappear To find herself so far from here But understand, she will not go alone ----- In the end it'll be made right But she'll pretend for one more night She's got some sins for which she can't atone ch: She's on the downhill side of 35, the strong side of crazy She finally got sick & tired of being called, "hey baby" She's been too long on solid ground She's heading somewhere shaky v2: She's got nothing left to lose And not a little bit confused A whirlwind, wrapped in sorrow, wrapped in love ----- Another thing that should be clear As she leaves the atmosphere Not a damn thing can remove this wanderlust ch: She's on the downhill side of 35, the strong side of crazy She finally got sick & tired of being called, "hey baby" She's been too long on solid ground She's heading somewhere shaky br: Broken hearts & 80's songs Aren't enough to guide you home But they can help your soul to grow to something you've never known ch: She's on the downhill side of 35, the strong side of crazy She finally got sick & tired of being called, "hey baby" She's been too long on solid ground She's heading somewhere shaky

v1: We all feel the crushing weight of time hard upon our hearts We do our best to walk the line, but we move in fits & starts ----- No telling what we might miss when we finally come around Let me tell you what the problem is We eventually get knocked down ch: It's a badge of honor to be busy, to be tired We all wear our weariness like a crown And it's no wonder we fail to be inspired It's OK, it's OK to slow down v2: They say stop and smell the roses Stop and listen to the song The only thing we know is our time won't last long ch: It's a badge of honor to be busy, to be tired We all wear our weariness like a crown And it's no wonder we fail to be inspired It's OK, it's OK to slow down br: Jesus slept in the middle of the waves You can take a nap in the middle of the day ch: It's a badge of honor to be busy, to be tired We all wear our weariness like a crown And it's no wonder we fail to be inspired It's OK, it's OK to slow down

v1: I pledge allegiance to what's true and what's right Not to the biggest dog in the fight Not to the men who started the war Unless they can tell us what we're fighting for So I pledge allegiance to what's true and what's right And that's how I sleep at night v2: I pledge allegiance to kindness & grace Not to the ones who try to keep us afraid Not to the men (& women) who would sell out their souls All for the gain of power & gold So I pledge allegiance to kindness & grace That's enough to get me through most of my days br: So don't get me wrong, I'm not tryin' to make waves But I don't see many leaders worthy of praise I sure like it here, but I feel lucky, not proud If you don't like the music, you can just change the sound v3: They say that in Christ, there's no Gentile, no Jew I reckon that means there's no me, there's no you We should all join together and focus on us Call it a giant rehearsal for love If we love our borders, that's some pretty tough news But what else are we to do? v4: I pledge allegiance to no flag nor land That's just something I don't understand I've met good & bad people all over this earth I can't just love the ones who share the same dirt So I pledge allegiance to no flag nor land And I hope you'll understand

v1: Run it into the ground No matter what you think you've found You should know that you're bound for glory // bound for somewhere ----- You've got a lot to lose But show me, now, where is the proof? We were made to move, keep moving // moving somewhere ch: But you're holding on too tight You're too afraid to step into the light // walk into the night You know it's not your fault But it's too late to stop v2: Don't throw it all away Time will always have its say Then you'll find out the wait is over but you can't understand what for ----- 'Cause you don't know me anymore What's the difference between soaring & flying // dreaming & dying ch: But you're holding on too tight You're too afraid to step into the light // walk into the night You know it's not your fault But it's too late to stop -- guitars -- v3: Did you find out what you need? Are you finally starting to gain speed? Are you shocked to find out that you're free from worry // Whats the hurry? ch: But you're holding on too tight You're too afraid to step into the light // walk into the night You know it's not your fault But it's too late to... ch: But you're holding on too tight You're too afraid to step into the light // walk into the night You know it's not your fault But it's too late to stop

v1: Tell me that it's OK Say it's all gonna be alright tonight Show me that there's no way No reason to run and hide v2: Wait until tomorrow Wait until a new day comes I could lead or follow I could fly or come undone ch: And it's not too late You can always change your mind It's not too late There's time to stand and fight We don't have to wait We could still be side by side Side by side v3: Look me in the eyes, now Do you think everything will fall in place Don't be surprised, now Why you gotta look so amazed ch: And it's not too late You can always change your mind It's not too late There's time to stand and fight We don't have to wait We could still be side by side Side by side br: And it's this wanderlust that keeps me so far away And it's dust to dust, but we make it Day by day by day -- lame gtr solo -- ch: And it's not too late You can always change your mind It's not too late There's time to stand and fight You don't have to wait You don't have to wait You don't have to wait You don't have to wait ch: And it's not too late You can always change your mind It's not too late There's time to stand and fight We don't have to wait We can still be side by side Side by side

v1: Picture this You're sleeping in late, you left it to fate It is what it is So don't call it great, you decided to wait v2: It's a wonderful world But you're missing the start, the light from the dark You've seen it before So you take it to heart, you're comin' down hard ch: Welcome to the world It's high time you rise, so open your eyes Welcome to the world v3: Another new day Another blue sky trips the light in your eyes But you gave it away Never thought to try, so you're left asking why ch: Welcome to the world It's high time you rise, so open your eyes Welcome to the world br: Mark delivers the sunrise v4: Picture this You're up with the sun, you're ready to run It is what it is You know you're the one, a new breeze is blowin' ch: Welcome to the world It's high time you rise, so open your eyes Welcome to the world ch: Welcome to the world It's high time you rise, so open your eyes Welcome to the world

v1: Ever wonder if the music's too loud? The light's too bright? You can't see anything ----- Ever worry that you're acting too proud Trying to be right It's got you thinking And I've got a feeling ch: That it's just too hard to argue with the way that I feel And all this haze we try to see through, separating you & me When all I want to do is love you, and the way we should be So we finally set our love free v2: When the night falls and we're side by side On our way to new adventure ----- If you stand tall, it's a blinding light Day by day But I'm not sure Yes, I am sure ch: That it's just too hard to argue with the way that I feel And all this haze we try to see through, separating you & me When all I want to do is love you, and the way we should be So we finally set our love free br: You set it off with a bang You set it off with a whisper You've had enough feeling strange You're looking for something so much simpler -- gtr solo -- v1.5: Ever wonder if the music's too loud? The light's too bright? You can't see anything You can't see anything ch: That it's just too hard to argue with the way that I feel And all this haze we try to see through, separating you & me When all I want to do is love you, and the way we should be So we finally set our love free

v1 (sort of): I only just got back and they say we gotta shut it all down No matter how hard you try You only get one go around You only get one go around v1: I only just got back and they say we gotta shut it all down No matter how hard you try You only get one go around ----- So don't you lock yourself inside You can never shut out the sun When you come to realize You're gonna be who you've become ch: So take it or leave it You'd better believe it Anything else would be a crime So stock up your strength, now 'Cause you're gonna need it For the long ride v2: The time is passing by The time is always right to cry No need to try to fake That certain look inside your eyes ----- They told us this would end They said we'd see the other side So here we go again Another day to be alive ch: So take it or leave it You'd better believe it Anything less would be a crime So stock up your strength, now 'Cause you're gonna need it For the long ride -- gtr?? -- v6.5: You've come to realize You're gonna be who you've become ch: So take it or leave it You'd better believe it Anything less would be a crime So stock up your strength, now You're gonna need it You're gonna need it ch: So take it or leave it You'd better believe it Anything less would be a crime So stock up your strength, now You're gonna need it For the long ride

v1: At the end of the day You're left with yourself, the thoughts in your head & some books on a shelf ----- Things might swing your way So if you're lucky today Look for somebody to help ch: You can change with the seasons Roll out like the tide Make up some reasons you deserve a free ride You say life must have meaning So show me what's happening, inside v2: At the end of the day What do we all know We can train for the race or we can watch flowers grow ----- Sometimes beg, sometimes pray Sometimes wait 'til too late to find somebody to hold ch: You can change with the seasons Roll out like the tide Make up some reasons you deserve a free ride You say life must have meaning So show me what's happening, inside br: Tell me, tell me what's good and what's true Tell me, help me to know 'cause I haven't got a clue v3: At the end of the day If you're surrounded by friends When the sun starts to fade, you don't wish it to end ----- We imagine a way, but we'll just have to wait 'Cause it's not really our time to spend ch: You can change with the seasons Roll out like the tide Make up some reasons you deserve a free ride You say life must have meaning ch: You can change with the seasons Roll out like the tide Make up some reasons you deserve a free ride You say life must have meaning So show me what's happening, inside

v1: Not quite an imposter, I still don't feel I belong Thanks for the offer, I'll do what I can on my own (but stay tuned) ch: Raise your hand if you need help This world is a maze And you can't do it all by yourself ----- You can plan for the worst We could all use some grace Sometimes it's so hard to tell v2: If we're on the right road, if we're heading straight to our home There's no real way that we know The best we can do is just sing along ch: Raise your hand if you need help This world is a maze And you can't do it all by yourself ----- You can plan for the worst We could all use some grace Sometimes it's so hard to tell -- Farfisa solo -- ch: Raise your hand if you need help This world is a maze And you can't do it all by yourself ----- You can plan for the worst We could all use some grace Sometimes it's so hard to tell

v1: In enough time, anybody can learn to do anything Are you listening? From top to bottom, it might just take a while ----- You've got a heart, you've got a mind, you've probably got a soul So you're in control From the looks of things, you'll power through in style ch: Wake up, little one The time has come I've got the feeling it's all gonna be fine v2: When the rain is pouring down and you're feeling you're gonna slip You should take a trip ...to the place you know where everything's OK ----- 'Cause in the end our life is useless and all for naught That's what we've been taught So we might as well press on another day ch: Wake up, little one The time has come I've got the feeling it's all gonna be fine ----- Wake up, little one Grab you're things I'm walking you across the finish line "here comes Jason to add some color" -- solos -- v3: You've got a soul, you've got a mind, you've probably got a heart And that's a start That's a pretty good start to everything you need ch: Wake up, little one The time has come I've got the feeling it's all gonna be fine ----- Wake up, little one Grab you're things I'm walking you across the finish line

ch: The rocket, the rocket, the rocket is breathing The rocket, the rocket, the rocket is leaving From the outskirts of your city To the center of the town I'd like to invite you with me for the touch down The splashdown ch: The rocket, the rocket, the rocket is breathing The rocket, the rocket, the rocket is leaving From the outskirts of your city To the center of the town I'd like to invite you with me for the touch down The splashdown v1: Any mistake might be fatal Any misstep results in fire This machine is surely capable of taking you higher Oh, the stories that you will tell when you finally retire ch: The rocket, the rocket, the rocket is breathing The rocket, the rocket, the rocket is leaving From the outskirts of your city To the center of the town I'd like to invite you with me for the touch down The splashdown v1: Any mistake might be fatal Any misstep results in fire This machine is surely capable of taking you higher Oh, the stories that you will tell when you finally... ch: The rocket, the rocket, the rocket is breathing The rocket, the rocket, the rocket is leaving From the outskirts of your city To the center of the town I'd like to invite you with me for the touch down The splashdown The touch down The touch down

v1: What a day it was, a day like any other day Except the sun shone brighter, and a warm breeze blew my way So I stop to pause, to think of all the times I fell No one tried to warn me, and I think that served me well ch: Thank God I didn't know better Never thought about whether I should do what I love throughout my years Don't know why I didn't give up A little faith, a lot of luck But it's time to move on There's nothing left for me here There's nothing left for me here v2: They all turn to smile, and it seems like it's for me We were in this together, it ain't hard to believe As I walked the miles, I knew some of the steps were wrong Call it strength or call it blindness, but I kept on pushing on ch: Thank God I didn't know better Never thought about whether I should do what I love throughout my years Don't know why I didn't give up A little faith, a lot of luck But it's time to move on There's nothing left for me here There's nothing left br: You should know that you were always on my mind I used up all my stories, gotta leave some behind There's a bright star before you It shouldn't be so hard to find v1.5: What a day it was, a day like any other day Except the sun shone brighter, and then I start to fade ch: Thank God I didn't know better Never thought about whether I should do what I love throughout my years Don't know why I didn't give up A little faith, a lot of luck But it's time to move on It's time to move on It's time to move on There's nothing left for me here

v1: Don't you feel a little new today Like everything might be OK Yesterday, you left it far behind ----- There's nowhere else you'd rather be No other people you'd rather see And there's no chance of running out of time ch: You were only waiting to come alive And it seems this day has finally arrived You can feel it in the sun, hear it in the way the wind sings You're an old guitar, with new strings v2: You give a little, but you get a lot You give no thought to what you're not Yesterday is just a story that we tell ----- There's no reason that we'd try to leave There's no one else I'd rather see than you, today, so come out of your shell ch: You were only waiting to come alive And it seems this day has finally arrived You can feel it in the sun, hear it in the way the wind sings You're an old guitar, with new strings v3: Don't you feel a little new today Like everything might be OK Yesterday is just a song we like to sing ch: You were only waiting to come alive And it seems this day has finally arrived You can feel it in the sun, hear it in the way the wind sings You're an old guitar, with new strings

v1: You know I'm a criminal, don't you? Don't you? It may be subliminal, but some things you just can't see through It's time to wake up & fight But something tells me that ain't right ch: Did I have to be reckless Why'd I try to leave you... breathless I skipped over the kindness You should've settled for nothing less You should've settled for nothing less v2: You didn't have to be so kind, did you? Did you? How long until you find, some lies you just can't fly through You never said a single word You had a bridge that needed burning ch: Did I have to be reckless Why'd I try to leave you... breathless I skipped over the kindness You should've settled for nothing less You should've settled for nothing br: I never thought to be scared Wasn't what you'd call self-aware Always running, always bound for somewhere Somewhere -- guitar/harmonica fantasy -- v1.5: You know I'm a criminal, don't you? Well, don't you? ch: Did I have to be reckless Why'd I try to leave you... breathless I skipped over the kindness You should've settled for nothing less ch: Did I have to be reckless Why'd I try to leave you... breathless I skipped over the kindness You should've settled for nothing less You should've settled for nothing less

v1: They don't wanna be like Jesus, they just wanna be like you I've been listening to you talk, I ain't sure that it's all true Separating fact from fiction, tell me what's a man like me to do v2: I don't care much for your hairdo, but I kinda like your smile Hey, boy, is there a forked tongue behind those pearly whites? I know I shouldn't ask, but tell me how you sleep at night ch: I can't pretend to know your heart And sometimes I don't do my part So I can't judge, but I often start to wonder What's going on behind those walls That's an awfully strange altar call One by one, we all fall, this spell you've got us under v3: You don't invite me o'er to your place, but I seen pictures from the sky 5 cars & a swimming pool, I wanna make 'em mine I send you all my dollars, God pays me back in dimes v4: You list 7 steps to living, but the Bible just has 2 Love God and love your neighbor, don't that sound a little more true? Don't do me any favors I'm just tellin' you what I think I should do ch: I can't pretend to know your heart And sometimes I don't do my part So I can't judge, but I often start to wonder What's going on behind those walls That's an awfully strange altar call One by one, we all fall, this spell you've got us under v5: I probably shouldn't fault you You're just tryin' to make a buck But all those people down in Houston just seem like sitting ducks I won't stoop to vulgar words so I guess I'm outta luck v6: The Son of Man, he walked the earth, no place to lay his head In small towns they're all lining up for a loaf of week-old bread All this cash you been takin' in? Try giving it out instead (It'll feel good) ch: I can't pretend to know your heart And sometimes I don't do my part So I can't judge, but I often start to wonder What's going on behind those walls That's an awfully strange altar call One by one, we all fall, this spell you've got us under ----- I have heard that Jesus cried If he was here to hear your lies He'd cry out with a voice as loud as thunder

v1: It pulls the sun from the sky Makes you question why Life is too short, so use it ----- Watch the stars rise up Drink from the loving cup Everyone needs a little music ch: Why does love? Why does love got to be so rad? So rad Why does love? Why does love got to be so rad? Tell me now, please I need to know v2: As you're twisting and turning You probably won't be learning You might get hurt in the fall ----- You're twirling around But you're gonna hit ground You'll find it's worth it, after all ch: Why does love? Why does love got to be so rad? So rad Why does love? Why does love got to be so rad? Tell me now, please Organ solo -- gtr solo -- ch: Why does love? Why does love got to be so rad? So rad Why does love? Why does love got to be so rad? So rad ch: Why does love? Why does love got to be so rad? So rad Why does love? Why does love got to be so rad? Tell me now, please I need to know

v1: You make it too hard on yourself That ain't no way you'd treat anyone else You're outside your mind and you're outside of time once again ------- It ain't as bad as you thought It's worth more than the time could've bought It might end badly, but for now it's OK to pretend ch: Circle the wagons Slay all the dragons Wait for the sun to return Give it a minute This life that you're living might give you more than you deserve v2: Don't wait 'til you've got the song right Go ahead and put your words into the night You can lighten the load if you'll just get out of your way ------- You can see yourself in sunshine or rain You can free yourself if you know where to look for the chains Face all your fears 'cause you know they ain't going away ch: Circle the wagons Slay all the dragons Wait for the sun to return Give it a minute This life that you're living might give you more than you deserve ------- Sing out your song Someone might sing along You've surrounded yourself with a choir Give it a minute This song & this rhythm might help someone start up a fire -- gtr -- v1.5: You make it too hard on yourself That ain't no way you'd treat anyone else ch: Circle the wagons Slay all the dragons Wait for the sun to return Give it a minute This life that you're living might give you more than you deserve ------- Sing out your song Someone might sing along You've surrounded yourself with a choir Give it a minute This song & this rhythm might help someone start up a fire

v1: Another school shooting a couple days ago It's almost out of my mind, and that's what scares me most I know a middle-school girl, she just wanted to go home But I'll never know the teenage ghost v2: I know you think you're brave, just a good guy with a gun And part of me understands why you think you're having fun Believe me, I sympathize, we all come undone But no one thinks they're gonna be the one ch: They say a pretty voice, it ain't easy to believe We all need to speak some truth and I guess I starts with me I've had enough of thoughts & prayers Let's toss the guns to the bottom of the sea v3: You say "faith over fear," but you got me at a loss You're holding on to what you got, no matter what the cost All us Christians seem so frightened as we hold our guns aloft I think we fail to see the meaning of the cross ch: They say a pretty voice, it ain't easy to believe We all need to speak some truth and I guess I starts with me I've had enough of thoughts & prayers Let's toss the guns to the bottom of the sea br: Other countries got it figured out I reckon that we're much too proud You may not like the sound, but we gotta change the scene ------- Is anyone else feeling numb? No one likes what we've become We could fix it, but we're just too dumb or just too f***ing mean ch: They say a pretty voice, it ain't easy to believe We all need to speak some truth and I guess I starts with me I've had enough of thoughts & prayers Let's toss the guns ch: They say a pretty voice, it ain't easy to believe We all need to speak some truth and I guess I starts with me I've had enough of thoughts & prayers Let's toss the guns 'Cause this ain't goin' anywhere 'til we melt the guns I've had enough of thoughts & prayers Let's toss the guns to the bottom of the sea

v1: What a year, what a year it was But hovering near, the Patron Saint of all lost causes All the Saints, and all the blessed lost souls Got no complaints, 'cause one day we might all be made whole ch: Should I be grateful when I'm clearly grieving? Can't turn my eye to the joys that I have been receiving v2: What's that you say? That I should feel contended? We drift away, far away from our resentment We sing our songs and pray for better days What if we're wrong? We've been before, in many ways ch: Should I be grateful when I'm clearly grieving? Can't turn my eye to the joys that I have been receiving ----- And here's one more thing, while we're stuck in this mess You wish it away, but there ain't no reason to forget this br: We sign our names and we're using the same pen Assigning blame ain't right, when you're talkin' 'bout a friend Take time to laugh & sing, 'cause everything will end -- gtr solo -- v1.5: What a year, what a year it was But hovering near, all the Saints & blessed lost souls ch: Should I be grateful when I'm clearly grieving? Can't turn my eye to the joys that I have been receiving ----- And here's one more thing, while we're stuck in this mess You wish it away, but there ain't no reason to forget this

v1: You can sit around and wait for something to happen Sit around, let the muse do all the work Find a good spot on the floor to take a nap on Just be aware you might wake up with some dirt ch: Take your time in the sun Next thing you know you're having fun Don't always be on the run, just take a break ----- You can sit around and wait, something will happen Don't worry 'bout the next move you will make v2: You can sit around and let the song come to you Shut out the lights, let the melodies roll Grab a glass of wine, it might work some voodoo Accept the fact, some things you can't control ch: Take some time in the dark Or a walk in the park If it looks a little stark, just go away ----- You can sit around, the song will come to you Don't worry 'bout the next thing you will say -- harmonica -- ch: Take some time for yourself It's good for your health Don't worry about your wealth, that's just a sham ----- Just sit around and let the world come to you Just let yourself be part of the plan Just let yourself be part of the plan

v1: What's with this busywork raining down I can't hardly tell if we're coming or going So much beauty if you stop to look around And love must be the only seed worth sowing ch: God, what You up to? What are You up to now? God, what You up to? What are You up to? v2: So when the clouds part and light shines through Take some time to rejoice, don't be the last holdout Just make the best of what's right and what's true It's not your job to figure it all out ch: God, what You up to? What are You up to now? God, what You up to? What are You up to? God, what You up to? What are You up to? br: Now all of your dreams come true No single color fades And it's God's gift to you Today and every day Eat, drink, it's all for you They can't take that away v3: You understand that everything is smoke What becomes of the human spirit Thanks God we're all in on the joke There's good news if we only hear it ch: God, what You up to? What are You up to now? God, what You up to? What are You up to?

v1: Mondays hit the hardest when I'm on my way 'cross town The LED of the red right hand reminds me that you don't need me now The radio sits silent, for fear of hearing our song The only question now is how you loved me so long ch: I can't make you disappear Can't convince you to fade into the night You won't shed a single tear But I can't stop this river I've been crying Can't get you off my mind v2: The bars we used to hang at, the church where we used to kneel Your radiant gleam when you saw the ring, when I said, "let's make it real" But life has a way of changing the strongest of us It can even make you question whether love is enough ch: I can't make you disappear Can't convince you to fade into the night You won't shed a single tear But I can't stop this river I've been crying Can't get you off my mind br: Love is enough from the cradle to the grave The waters got rough, but we found a way to make a way A simple sad beauty, "until death do us part" But they never tell you it'll be this hard ch: I can't make you disappear Can't convince you to fade into the night You won't shed a single tear But I can't stop ch: I can't make you disappear Can't convince you to fade into the night You won't shed a single tear But I can't stop this river I've been crying How did it take so long to find? Maybe I don't need to get you off my mind

v1: We've all been here before, on the corner Maybe Main Street, maybe not She struggled through, I tried to warn her But she gave me all she got v2: Got a friend who said he'd go back... ...in time to try to fix all his mistakes But we know that we can't do that Gotta move on, live with our fate ch: All at once, we watch the world turn We feel alive, but we can't be certain v3: The lights are blinding, but it's OK We just learn to shut it down Doesn't matter what you're friends say What goes around, it comes back down ch: All at once, we watch the world turn We feel alive, but we can't be certain v1.5: We've all been here before, on the corner Maybe Main Street, maybe not

v1: She bought a one-way ticket to a faraway land Her life in a backpack, her heart in her hand They say time moves quickly when you're busy making plans That's something so few understand ch: She prayed for the mystery to quietly take control She counted through the seasons in song She thought love might be the one thing to start to make her whole Love's a good reason for everything to go wrong v2: Once her passion took over, she could not be stopped She left 'em running for cover, ready or not A list of bad habits she should probably drop But sometimes that's all we got ch: She prayed for the mystery to quietly take control She counted through the seasons in song She thought love might be the one thing to start to make her whole Love's a good reason for everything to go wrong -- solo -- v3: She never bought another ticket to the place she used to call home She trusted in the seeds she had sown ch: She prayed for the mystery to quietly take control She counted through the seasons in song She thought love might be the one thing to start to make her whole Love's a good reason for everything ch: She prayed for the mystery to quietly take control She counted through the seasons in song She thought love might be the one thing to start to make her whole Love's a good reason for everything Love's a good reason for everything to go wrong

v1: We can go 'round & 'round like this for hours Doesn't mean we'll crack the case As long as we're both desperate for power You can bet the time will be wasted pre: We're otherwise calm, and sometimes collected We'd try a bit harder, but for fear of rejection v2: We can sit in the dark counting the minutes 'til we're free to have our say The water seems deeper when you're trying to swim in it The current pulls you away pre: We're not quite drowning, but we can't see the shore When we're most out of breath, we kick so much more ch: Going under Does no good to cry and there's no time to pray Going under It doesn't have to be this way v3: We all lie to ourselves, say we're doing the right thing But the truth will come to light The words, the music, the new songs we're singing Aren't enough to keep us alive pre: We're fools and we're traitors, and we squander our chances Can't keep it together under the best circumstances ch: Going under Does no good to cry and there's no time to pray Going under It doesn't have to be this way -- ebow s*** -- pre: We know that we're drowning, but we still see the shore We're so out of breath, so we kick so much more ch: Going under Does no good to cry and it's too late to pray Going under ch: Going under Does no good to cry and it's too late to pray Going under It doesn't have to be this way It doesn't have to be this way

v1: You never know, going in, if you're gonna get out The best we can do is just trust the sound That little voice inside your head ----- Before you know it, you're getting knocked down It might be too late to turn it around There might be time to fight instead ch: It's never a mistake to say goodbye It's always right to look in the eyes of the ones you love, while they're here ----- You should always offer a warm hello 'cause you don't know when it's their time to go So, as much as you can, keep 'em near

v1: The door is open, you don't need to break in I know you're hoping you will find yourself a friend But in the small hours, they led you away I'm sorry you couldn't stay v2: I can't pretend to know what it's like I've never been in your shoes, but you know I'll try to understand this thing you're going through Part of me has been there, too ch: Sometimes we get sad and we need to go home What do we do when our shiny past is gone? We can't go back, no matter what we think So come on in, have a seat, I'll pour you a drink v3: Don't know what happened to bring you back here I should be laughing, but instead I'm close to shedding tears How will this play out? It ain't easy to say The memories, they won't fade away ch: Sometimes we get sad and we need to go home What do we do when our shiny past is gone? We can't go back, no matter what we think So come on in, have a seat, I'll pour you a drink br: Everybody's got to be somewhere A safe space to go when it seems nobody cares v1.5: The door is open, why'd you try to break in? ch: We all get sad and we need to go home What do we do when our shiny past is gone? We can't go back, no matter what we think So come on in, have a seat, I'll pour you a drink So come on in, have a seat, I'll pour you a drink

v1: Why did life choose to be so good to me? Cut some others at the knees It don't seem fair ----- Oh, I've tried to sabotage it all Occasionally I'll fall But those times are pretty rare pre: And last I checked, I've got my health They say that's more than anything else v2: I know some who've got to work for everything Like they're fighting in the ring for daily bread ----- But this race I run, you know I had a head start I ain't sayin' I don't work hard I get to use my heart more than my head pre: You all know that I can't dance But I'm the king of second chances ch: Everywhere I go I go there always knowing I'm not alone While others all around me sink like a stone I somehow find my way back home v3: So now you know that I'm lucky, I'm not blessed I'm no better than the rest That's just how it is ----- I can't explain what God has chosen to throw my way More than my share of good days So let me tell you this pre: I'll try to give more than receive And that's because I believe ch: Everywhere I go I go there always knowing I'm not alone While others all around me sink like a stone I somehow find my way ch: Everywhere I go I go there always knowing I'm not alone While others all around me sink like a stone I finally found my way back home

v1: I brought a song to a knife fight Took a gun into church It's clear I don't understand how this world works I rarely make plans, but I hope for the best Not recommended for the final test ch: Some folks drink 'til they're smarter Some drink to be tall Some pack it on in well before last call Me? Whatever. I don't mind at all I did what I did before the writing was on the wall v2: I choose to be happy, but prefer to be mad The earth demands patience, and that just makes me sad In case of emergency, I hope you run fast Don't wanna know what happens if you finish last ch: Some folks drink 'til they're smarter Some drink to be tall Some pack it on in well before last call Me? Whatever. I don't mind at all I did what I did before the writing was on the wall -- lame harmonica solo -- ch: Some folks drink 'til they're smarter Some drink to be tall Some pack it on in well before last call Me? Whatever. I don't mind at all I did what I did before the writing was on the wall

v1: We all get a little low sometimes like we're barely hanging on You try so hard to find the right rhymes 'til the melody is gone ch: I won't always be around to pick you up or to catch you as you fall But when the phone rings out in the middle of the night I'll never not take that call v2: When the darkness seems too much to bare and hope is fading away It's never wrong to try to care If you have a song, you should say... ch: I won't always be around to pick you up or to catch you as you fall But when the phone rings out in the middle of the night I'll never not take that call - eBow - ch: I won't always be around to pick you up or to catch you as you fall But when the phone sings out in the middle of the night I'll never not take that call

v1: It's been quite a couple days, all good, but just too much Frankly I believe that I might be losing touch With the things that give me peace, the things that bring me rest I'm finding no release and I think it might be best If I take a seat, take the bench, take my time instead v2: They say, "don't do it all," but God forbid, we're gonna try We fall down in a heap and we're left to question why We're running out of gas and the wind has left our sails Pick a metaphor that lasts, but you're running off the rails So take a seat, take the bench Your health, it ain't for sale br: It's OK to work your ass off It's alright to sweat and groan Don't worry, you won't get soft Just taking time on your own v3: It's been quite a couple days, all good, but just too much So I'll take a seat, take the bench, and I'll ask that you don't judge Take a seat, take the bench, and that should be enough

v1: You love the sound of your own voice, but can't you just play the game Imagine a world where everyone doesn't have to know your name If you don't talk back, you won't get trapped in a fight that you can't win But who wants to follow that advice? So here we go again ch: I ain't sayin' not to do your best Hell, be better than all the rest Most important, be who you are It's OK to fly But sometimes you gotta do it under the radar v2: Now I gotta say that's a lovely car, must be fun to drive around It's just as nice if we don't see it, so take the back roads outta town I don't drive fast, but I've broken 100, I'll admit it's pretty fun But stay outta the crowds and you won't be a target for theft or radar guns ch: I ain't sayin' not to buy the best Hell, buy more than all the rest Most important, be who you are It's OK to fly But sometimes you gotta do it under the radar br: I've got some friends with rooms of wine & sweet guitars Clearly they are doing fine, but they know who they are Probably had a little luck, but they worked awfully hard We should all reach for the stars v1.5: You love the sound of your own voice But shut up and play the game ch: I ain't sayin' not to do your best Hell, be better than all the rest Most important, be who you are It's OK to fly We should always try But sometimes you gotta do it under the radar

v1: Ain't no use in holding on It's carried out to sea Nothing here but memories now That ought to be enough for you & me pre: As the sun retreats We should start to take our leave ch: Say what you will Say a prayer if that's your thing You should never hold back your words v2: Got no time to share regrets Just throw them to the wind Give no thought to your mistakes They'll return time & time again pre: As the sun retreats We should start to take our leave ch: Say what you will Say a prayer if that's your thing You should never hold back your words ----- Don't wait until Until you've got a song to sing 'Cause right or wrong, you need to be heard -- weird instrumental thingy -- -- guitar solo -- pre: As the sun retreats We should start to take our leave ch: Say what you will Say a prayer if that's your thing You should never hold back your words ----- Don't wait until Until you've got a song to sing 'Cause right or wrong, right or wrong, you need to be heard

v1: This wasn't here an hour ago It ain't "Yesterday," but it makes me smile Another tune, or a song for the road Another friend to walk me through the miles pre: You go to bed with some fears & doubts and you wake up with a song We all got some shit we need to work out We're just trying to say it before we're gone ch: It's a mystery that a single song would come to me Counting little victories, I get to sing I think it's worth the time, but we'll have to wait & see If we're talking about magic, I believe v2: A stroke of luck or a trick of the light It always seems to come as a surprise Can't always wait 'til the time is right You gotta will the right one to arrive pre: You go to bed with some love & joy and you wake up with a song It might inspire or it might annoy We're just trying to say it before we're gone ch: It's a mystery that a single song would come to me Counting little victories, I get to sing I think it's worth the time, but we'll have to wait & see If we're talking about magic, I believe -- harmonica -- ch: It's a mystery that a single song would come to me Counting little victories, I get to sing I think it's worth the time, but we'll have to wait & see If we're talking about magic, I believe

v1: Look at the sun, ain't that enough... ...to make you wanna go outside? I'd love to have a Harley, if I was just more tough You know I'd go for a ride v2: Don't rush it through, the chill is coming soon Before too long we'll be circling the fire We can tell ourselves it still feels like June Thought it might be a lie ch: The summer's over when I say it's over Might wait 'til the first snow It sure as hell don't end in October Got a long way to go We got a long, long way to go v3: We'll take one more day of the sea & the sand One more night at the coast Check marks next to the things we planned Farewell, September's ghost ch: The summer's over when I say it's over Might wait 'til the first snow It sure as hell don't end in October Got a long way to go We got a long, long way to go br: Thank you, Lord, for our season of choice Summer heat for the girls & the boys v1.5: Look at the sun, ain't that enough... ...to make you wanna go outside? ch: The summer's over when I say it's over Might wait 'til the first snow It sure as hell don't end in October Got a long way to go ch: The summer's over when I say it's over Might wait 'til the first snow It sure as hell don't end in October Got a long way to go We got a long, long way to go ------- We got a long, long way to go

v1: Has the dust settled on the ground where you stand? As the world starts to level, can you find a place to land? You rub your eyes and start to sigh, the suddenly you realize It ended up better than you planned v2: The room has gone dark, just another quiet night You've come so far, but it's time to end the ride And once again, goodbye to friends, you wonder if it really ends You smile to know it's all alright v3: You spend your days in a place where angels love to tread Sometimes in a haze, or hanging by a thread You think to ask, but let it pass, then it comes to you at last You just enjoy the rhyme instead v1.5: Has the dust settled on the ground where you stand?

v1: First Friday, the month of December and everything's ready to go I must say, it don't feel like winter And I'm praying for that first snow ch: And all our days led up to this So many things we're bound to miss But none so much, none so much as that final kiss v2: First Sunday, the month of December and nothing is quite what it was Each day I am cursed to remember Each day I am blessed because... ch: All our days led up to this So many things we're bound to miss But none so much, none so much as that final kiss

v1: Does it feel like winter yet? It ain't so cold, but you can bet it's comin' and it might last a while ----- I haven't caught a glimpse of snow It might not come, but you never know It's possible that I'm in denial ch: And I don't know anyone who hates the cold more than me, except for maybe one Do y'all know Clay? I think he'd give it all away if every day could be filled with summer sun v2: Is it cold enough for your wool hat? Probably not, but while you're at it Put it on and have a drink for Nez ----- And though you look good in sweaters Say a prayer for warmer weather 'Cause when we feel the heat, we know we're blessed ch: And I don't know anyone who hates the cold more than me, except for maybe one Do y'all know Clay? I think he'd give it all away if every day could be filled with summer sun br: That's why I'm headed south in 4 more days That's why I'm also headed south in February v1.5: Does it feel like winter yet? It ain't so cold, but you can bet it's comin' and it might last a while ch: And I don't know anyone who hates the cold more than me, except for maybe one Do y'all know Clay? You know he'd give it all away if every day could be filled with summer sun

v1: December 1995 I got a song full of questions humming in my mind It's pretty late, but I feel alive At the start of the trail I've been trying to find ----- I was trying to find a life that rhymed v2: In my childhood room, staring at the walls Christmas Eve, as I recall My old twin bed made me feel so small I almost gave up, just another close call ----- A song can be more than a song ch: So I'm starting to think that maybe you know me 'cause I've pulled down my walls brick by brick If there's one thing that this life has shown me We'd better forgive pretty quick So I'm telling you, friends Today might be all we get v3: I was talking to me, saying, "open up" Tried to take my advice, but not too much I kept pushing back, kept getting stuck But I came around, with a little luck ----- Now I don't mean to interrupt ch: But I'm starting to think that maybe you know me 'cause I've pulled down my walls brick by brick If there's one thing that this life has shown me We'd better forgive pretty quick So I'm telling you, friends Today might be all we get br: I'm not sure I care, but could you love me now? Can you hear my voice? Tell me about the sound We can scream that it's not fair We can go 'round & 'round We don't have a choice What's in our heart, that's what counts v4: Late December '21 Still finding my way, just like everyone ch: So I'm starting to think that maybe you know me 'cause I've pulled down my walls brick by brick If there's one thing that life has shown me We'd better forgive pretty quick ch: I'm starting to think that maybe you know me 'cause I've torn down my walls brick by brick If there's one thing that life has shown me We should all show some love pretty quick So I'm telling you, friends Today might be all we get

v1: Hey, Ladd, you got 500 bucks? I'm down on my luck, I'm in jail You don't say, I'm on my way I won't let you stay derailed ------- I'll lay down, just for a minute Don't think I'm not in it, don't think I don't care No way, you won't stay the night No, that ain't right We'll get you outta there v2: Hey, friends, are you coming to get me? Please don't forget me, I ain't built for this I got pink shirts & loafer shoes I can't sing the blues, and I got some regrets ------- I'll hold out just for a while I give 'em a smile, but they close the bars Turn on the charm, but they're all armed They're not impressed by my guitar ch: Summertime's here and you know what that means Driving too fast, drinking fruity drinks Tiny umbrellas, some full-size Watauga's finest caught us by surprise v3: It's a small crime, but I did my time I did my time, I paid the price Alan Parsons with a squeeze of lime Crank up the Alpine, sure sounds nice ------- We'll hang tight for another year Then we'll disappear into different worlds If we had our way, we'd be there today Lucky for us we found different girls ch: Summertime's here and you know what that means Driving too fast, drinking fruity drinks Tiny umbrellas, some full-size Watauga's finest caught us by surprise They caught us by surprise

v1: I won't say I need you, but I need someone just like you It might as well be me that you're choosing to fly to I know that what I'm saying might seem a bit untoward But your shape & your sound are its own reward ch: Welcome home, Hummingbird You were gone so long, we thought you had left the world Welcome home, Hummingbird v2: Every time you ring out, the angels start to sing out And I don't think it's too much to say my best you bring out Believe me when I say I'm sad I left you all alone Even less than a day, you were gone too long ch: Welcome home, Hummingbird You were gone so long, we thought you had left the world Welcome home, Hummingbird You might never know how much you were adored Welcome home, Hummingbird br: So take the glasses from the shelf Pull the good wine from the rack I've got to pinch myself Can't believe we have you back Welcome home, Hummingbird You were gone so long, we thought you had left the world Welcome home, Hummingbird You might never know how much you were adored Welcome home, Hummingbird We were all shook up, you probably heard Welcome home, Hummingbird

It's super simple It just took a second I'll be feeling bad tomorrow, so I reckon I'll just fire up Netflix I'll grin and bear it I'm there in spirit I did my part

v1: What's the use in writing songs when most of them just run too long? And here's another thing, what if they don't want to hear you sing? Have 'em sing, have 'em sing along v2: And who you tryin' to help? Maybe just do it for yourself You may not have a choice Don't care for the sound of your own voice That's OK, don't let 'em tell you that you're wrong ch: So hear me out Don't take it underground Don't turn your tail and run ----- You don't know who's cryin' out for help You might be the one ----- Prayers & good vibes might get the job done v3: Before it's over you're lost and gone Forever probably seems too long to stay in just one place You run, but there's no race So you should probably try to get some rest v4: But then again you might be found Take some time to look around Do you recognize a thing? Does your memory try to bring you home? Or did you throw away the address ch: So hear me out Don't take it underground Don't tuck your tail and run ----- You don't know who's cryin' out for help You might be the one ch: So hear me out Don't take it underground Don't tuck your tail and run ----- You don't know who's crying' out for help You might be the one ----- Prayers & good vibes Stares & long goodbyes Prayers & good vibes might get the job done

Open G with no amp I've never done this before It didn't go how I planned Now I'm sitting on the floor Writing songs I'll never use Now I'm telling you the truth 30 songs in 6 hours Now I'm ready to pass out Brought some primal rock power Brought some out of tune sounds The show looks to be great But we'll just have to wait

Well, I ain't Ray Stevens, but this is all about the streak So I guess we'll call it even and I'll see you next week I really need this club and I'm trying to stay in it But here's the rub, I think a song should be at least a minute Or maybe not