Key: G
Introduction: G
G Bm
Sometimes I don't understand
Em D C
Why I was born at all
G F C
When all that I do leaves me empty
G C D
Aching and longing for more
G Bm
Sometimes I feel I could stand
Em D C
Man, I feel like I'm ten feet tall
G F C
But then it's like I'm on trial and I'm guilty
G C D
I don't know exactly what for
G
How I wish
Bm
I could be relieved
Am G
Fall on God's doorstep
C G D
And be received
G
But it seems he doesn't
Bm Em
Care for me anymore
Am G
So I'll be on my way
C G D
Live from the cradle to the grave
G D
On my own
G Bm
Son you must understand
Em D C
Why I would let you fall
G F C
It isn't because I don't love you
G C D
It's not that I want you to crawl
G Bm
But the silence between us has grown
Em D C
And your towers have grown so tall
G F C
"I let you choose you have chosen"
G C D
You don't seem to want me at all
G
How I wish
Bm
To be reconciled
Am G
That you would just love me
C G D
With the heart of a child
G
But it seems you never
Bm Em
Want me around anymore
Am G
So you can have your way
C G D
Live from the cradle to the grave
Em D A Em D C
Far from home
G
How I wish (Child how I love you)
Bm
I could be relieved (but you're so far away)
Am G
Fall on God's doorstep (Won't you come home to me?)
C G D
And be received (I will give you my robe)
G
But it seems he doesn't (Clothe you in linen)
Bm Em
Care for me anymore (Son I want you to stay)
Am G
So I'll be on my way (I'll set you free)
C G D
Live from the cradle to the grave (How I long to be home)
G
How I wish (I've been alone)
Bm
To be reconciled (so very long)
Am G
That you would just love me (with a heart made of stone)
C G D
With the heart of a child (Can you dry all the tears)
G
But it seems you never (I've held in my heart?)
Bm Em
Want me around anymore
Am G
So you can have your way (I'll be on my way)
C G D
Live from the cradle to the grave
Em D A Em DA
Far from home