Key: D
Introduction: E
D
But I will use the standard names for the chords.
D
Listen to the song to get strumming and timing right!
Fm
They tried to keep their arms 'round us
A
They told us it was free
Fm
Their coffee and their crucifixions burned
E D
Put scars on both our knees
Fm
That wishful drinking summer
A
So sweet and sinful you and me
Fm
Rolling 'round your parents hardwood floor
E D
Getting high out in the heat you and me
E Fm
You were lonely and I had a song
D A
They told you we did wrong
D A E
And we hung there on that cross in your old room
Fm
I lost faith you were trying to believe (x2)
E
I lost faith you were trying to believe
Fm D A FmA
I play the memory in my head like a symphony
Fm
I tried to keep my arms 'round you
A
In the end it wasn't me
Fm
The pharmacy receipt with shaky hands
E D
Was all you'd really need
Fm
To scare you into praying
A
To put your heart in retreat
Fm
All that faith and fear came racing back
E D
Brought you to your knees
E Fm
It was lonely but I got along
D A
Singing these ragged songs
D A E
But lately I've been at a loss for words
Fm
Lost faith but I'm trying to believe (x2)
E
I lost faith but I'm trying to believe
Fm D A
I play the memory in my head like a symphony
A E Fm D
Hey-heyeiee
E Fm
When it's lonely I'll get along
D A
Singing these ragged songs
D A E
I pray you don't confuse my words - my words
A
I lost faith but I'm trying to believe (x2)
E
I lost faith but I'm trying to believe
Fm D
I play the memory in my head like a symphony
A
I lost faith but I'm trying to believe (x2)
E
I lost faith but I'm trying to believe
Fm D
I play the memory in my head like a
A Fm
They tried to keep their arms 'round us
A
In the end it wasn't me