Tuning: G C E A (G C E A) Difficulty: Novice Dm I wrote a song, a journal Dm/F A Gave it to the world Told the story A/C# Dm Of when I was just a girl Dm I sought understanding Dm/F A Clarity in truth
By baring all the wounds A/C# Dm Inflicted on my youth Dm You criticized my choice Dm/F A To stand up to my past To give the pain a voice A/C# Dm So that it too could pass Dm But I felt brave Dm/F A And filled with pride as I let go A/C# Dm Of bitterness that wouldn't leave or let me grow Gm Dm And I will spend a lifetime Gm Dm Trying to understand Gm Dm Why someone sharing my bloodline Gm A Would not lend me their hand Dm F Am I supposed to apologize? Bb A Dm I'm supposed to apologize? Dm F Am I supposed to apologize? Bb A Dm I'm supposed to apologize? Dm I loved her more than myself Dm/F A But she made me choose Between her and my father A/C# Dm And so I refused Dm I fled her house and wrath Dm/F A Eleven years of age Followed the crooked path A/C# Dm That led me to a stage Dm The curtains opened up Dm/F A My heart followed the lead The music wouldn't stop A/C# Dm And I could finally breathe Gm Dm And I will spend a lifetime Gm Dm Trying to understand Gm Dm Why someone sharing my bloodline Gm A Would not lend me their hand Dm F Am I supposed to apologize? Bb A Dm I'm supposed to apologize? Dm F Am I supposed to apologize? Bb A Dm I'm supposed to apologize?