Key: C
Introduction:
C- G- Am- Fºver
Intro
C G Am Fx2
verse 1
C G
The other day I got an email, I almost didn't read it
Am F
But something caught my eye right before I could delete it
C G
It was bold and underlined, "Please Read" was the title
Am F
Followed by "Jake you are my idol"
C G
It said and I quote, my name is Nikki and I used to be dancer
Am F
Til the day the doctor diagnosed me with cancer
C G
So I said goodbye to all the hair on my head
Am F(single
And said hello to my hospital bed
C G
Yeah see I was just a normal girl, it happened so fast
Am F
There were so many days that I thought would be my last
C G
However the fight was tough, and the battle was long
Am F(single
But I felt strong when I listened to your songs
C G
You were, always there for me, you helped my heart beat
Am F
You were my only friend, kept you on repeat
C G
I thank God for you every single night
Am F(single
Cause believe or not, you saved my life
C G
I've met a million people, been a million places
Am F
Shook a million hands, seen a million faces
C G
I've had a million lows, and a million more highs
Am F
No I haven't made a million, but I've touched a million lives
C G
I've met a million people, been a million places
Am F
Shook a million hands, seen a million faces
C G
Ive had a million lows, and a million more highs
Am F
No I haven't made a million, but I've, but I've
verse 2
C G
Yeah the mailman knocked said it was for me
Am F
Handed me a box, sent from Tennessee
C G
Written on the top "for jakes eyes only"
Am F
Inside was a journal and letter that he wrote me
C G
It said my name is Dillon I'm in 7th grade
Am F
I'm ridiculed and picked on almost everyday
C G
Yeah they push me in the halls in between my classes
Am F
Yesterday they took my books then broke my glasses
C G
I got no one to talk to, its like I don't exist
Am F
Sometimes I wonder if I was gone, would I be missed?
C G
But lemme tell the real reason for this letter
Am F
You've helped me through it all, you've help me feel better
C G
You're words gimme confidence, your messages inspire me
Am F
You help me find my inner strength deep inside me
C G
Through all the bad times, you helped me find the light
Am F(single
Believe or not, you saved my life
C G
I've met a million people, been a million places
Am F
Shook a million hands, seen a million faces
C G
I've had a million lows, and a million more highs
Am F
No I haven't made a million, but I've touched a million lives
C G
I've met a million people, been a million places
Am F
Shook a million hands, seen a million faces
C G
Ive had a million lows, and a million more highs
Am F
No I haven't made a million, but I've, but I've
verse 3
C G
I was sittin' at my table at dinner the other night
Am F
When I noticed a little girl sittin' to my right
C G
She was lookin' at me like she knew me, I guess she did
Am F
Cause then she walked right up to, and then she said
C G
My name is Sami and I swear that I'm your biggest fan
Am F
I think she even had my name written on her hand
C G
She said me my brother used to listen to you every day
Am F(single
Until last year, when he passed away
C G
I'll never forget seein' my parents cry
Am F
When they got a call sayin' that your son had died
C G
Man I wish that he was here now, you were his favorite
Am F
He had your mixtape and never stopped playin' it
C G
Your music gives me a feelin that I just can't describe
Am F
Its like I got my brother back, and hes still alive
C G
I pray for both of you, every single night
Am F(single
Cause believe or not, you saved my life
C G
I've met a million people, been a million places
Am F
Shook a million hands, seen a million faces
C G
I've had a million lows, and a million more highs
Am F
No I haven't made a million, but I've touched a million lives
C G
I've met a million people, been a million places
Am F
Shook a million hands, seen a million faces
C G
Ive had a million lows, and a million more highs
Am F
No I haven't made a million, but I've, but I've
Outro
C G
Now lemme turn the table, and talk to you
Am F
I had a dream but your the reason that its comin' true
C G
Yeah I've had some dark days, when the sun don't shine
Am F
But you always reminded me that I would be fine