Verse 1:
G D Em
People say it just doesn't matter but
C G
The closer I get I'm giving in
D
I can't escape
Em C
Damn what a shame
G D Em
Listen to me just for a minute
C G
I can be quick, no gimmick
D Em C
I got a plan, you should live it
Pre-chorus:
G D
The closer I get, I can't relate
Em C
This ain't our place, let us go far, far away
G D Em
Find a new home, rules of our own
C
You and me both are the same
G D Em C
Try to be strong, baby come on now, come on
G D
Lie after lie, so many times
Em C
When I'm trying to find a peace of mind
G D Em C
I've got love for you when the time gets rough
G D Em C
When all the stress adds up and when you say I've had enough(2x)
Verse 2:
G D
Whatever happened to the good times
Em C
We should create for ourselves not rely on
G D
They'll never get a hold of me
Em C G
Simple you see, simplicity yeah
D Em
The closer I get I can't relate
C
I can't escape
G
Oh, the pain
D
How they lie all the time
Em C
when I'm trying to find a peace of mind
Bridge:
C G D Em
Yes I found my own way out
C G C
I'm going all the way...
G D Em
Until the people all find out
C G D
They're going all the way down...