Tuning: G C E A (G C E A) Note: No capo is needed, but if you are able to go higher capo on first fret also sounds pretty good Intro: C Em F G x4 Verse 1: C Em F G I was eight years old with a furry animal C Em F G Oh-oh C Em F G Had to say goodbye to the fuzzy little guy C Em F Oh no
Chorus: F Asked my neighbours G C Em F G “Would you please take care of him for me?” C Em F G Don’t let him know we’re goin’ C Em F G Take care of him for me C Em F G Take care of him for me Verse 2: C Em F G I was thirteen years old with a heart made of gold C Em F G Oh-oh C Em Tried to make some friends, F G almost killed myself instead C Em F Oh no Chorus: G They said the meds will C Em F G Take care of things for me C Em F G I don’t think they were working C Em F G Take care of things for me C Em F G Take care of things for me Verse 3: C Em Today I felt scared F G Thinking 'bout your empty bed C Em F G Oh-oh C Em But I know you’ll be fine F G Yeah, you’ve got to stay alive Oh-oh C Em F G Chorus: G Just don’t forget to C Em F G Take care of you for me C Em F G I’ve been where you are goin' C Em F G Take care of you for me C Em F G Take care of you for me