Key: C
Introduction:
Cm Eb7+
I was younger than you are now
Fm
When I was given my first command
Dm7(5-)
I led my men straight into a massacre
G7 Cm
I witnessed their deaths firsthand
Eb7+
I made every mistake
Fm
I felt the shame rise in me
Dm7(5-)
And even now I lie awake
G7 Cm Eb7+ Fm Dm7(5-)
Knowing history has its eyes on me
G7 Cm Eb7+ Fm Dm7(5-) G7
History has it's eyes on me
Cm Eb7+
Let me tell you what I wish I'd known
Fm
When I was young and dreamed of glory
You have no control
Dm7(5-)
Who lives, who dies
G7 Cm
Who tells your story
Eb7+
I know that we can win
Fm
I know that greatness lies in you
Dm7(5-)
But remember from here on in
G7 Cm Eb9 Fm Dm7(5-)
History has it's eyes on you
G7 Cm F2
History has it's eyes on you
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