Tuning: D Tuning (D G C F A D) Verse 1: C F I remember you most as so severe C F And all the grit you wore to disappear Am G I never knew which you I'd find F G Some days you'd show up all redesigned Verse 2: C F I remember you sometimes let come undone C F I'd sing and you couldn't help but let tears run Am G And it felt to me like heaven had opened the skies F G A man so harsh and heavy letting love pour from his eyes
Chorus: C Am I saw your love beneath the pain C Am Em I saw you fight through every day G Em G C Am C Am Oh, why couldn't I make you OK? Verse 3: C F In a melody you were finally free C F You'd forget the guilt and for a moment see me Am G These days I'm singing, searching all the eyes F G For that same freedom I am too deprived Verse 4: C F I didn't get it then but I sure do now C F And I'm terrified I'm becoming you somehow Am G And everyone I ever love just gets dragged around F G Hanging on to promises of higher ground Chorus: C Am I saw your love beneath the pain C Am Em I saw you fight through every day G Em G C Oh, why couldn't I make you OK? Bridge: N.C. Chorus: C Am I saw your love beneath the pain C Am Em I saw you fight through every day G Em G C Am C Am Oh, why couldn't I make you OK? Outro: Em G Em G C Oh, why couldn't I make you OK? Am C Am C