Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Verse 1: G A Bm Let's face the truth G A Bm Sooner or later, no matter what somebody has to lose G A I'll be on the road and you're going to school down in Baton Rouge Bm And I promise you the world my love, but what's the use? But what's the use? G A Bm I can't explain
How it feels like we have it all G A Bm When everything's bound to change G A Bm I'm fearing that I lose my place inside of your picture frames G A Bm And I promise you the world, my love, but we can't stay Chorus: D A G Tonight, we're saying goodbye, chain-smoking cigarettes D A G We lie, pretend it's alright D A G I say you'll always be mine, don't know what happens next D A G D We'll find some way to get by, one day at a time Verse 2: G A Bm I know it's hard G A Bm I'm dreading the moment I see you pack all that shit in your car G A Bm When one of us walks out the door all alone with a broken heart G A Bm So let's make the most of this moment before it all falls apart, yeah Pre-Chorus: G A Bm Whatever's meant to be, just hold your head up (hold your head up) G A Bm No matter where we go, I'm on your side (on your side) G A Bm Let's not make it out like we are fed up (we're not fed up) G A There's just no controlling when it's time, so Chorus: D A G Tonight, we're saying goodbye, chain-smoking cigarettes D A G We lie, pretend it's alright D A G I say you'll always be mine, don't know what happens next D A G D We'll find some way to get by, one day at a time Bridge: Bm A G Baby, baby, leave for the road Bm A G You don't need my permission to go on your own Bm A G So don't act crazy and turn around when you realize Bm A G The future's hazy, just keep that piece of shit in drive Chorus: D A G Tonight, we're saying goodbye, chain-smoking cigarettes D A G We lie, pretend it's alright D A G I say you'll always be mine, don't know what happens next D A G D We'll find some way to get by, D A G Tonight, we're saying goodbye, chain-smoking cigarettes D A G We lie, pretend it's alright D A G I say you'll always be mine, don't know what happens next D A G D We'll find some way to get by, one day at a time