Key: C
Introduction:
Cm Eb7M
I was younger than you are now
Fm
When I was given my first command
Dm7(b5)
I led my men straight into a massacre
G7 Cm
I witnessed their deaths firsthand
Eb7M
I made every mistake
Fm
I felt the shame rise in me
Dm7(b5)
And even now I lie awake
G7 Cm Eb7M Fm Dm7(b5)
Knowing history has its eyes on me
G7 Cm Eb7M Fm Dm7(b5) G7
History has it's eyes on me
Cm Eb7M
Let me tell you what I wish I'd known
Fm
When I was young and dreamed of glory
You have no control
Dm7(b5)
Who lives, who dies
G7 Cm
Who tells your story
Eb7M
I know that we can win
Fm
I know that greatness lies in you
Dm7(b5)
But remember from here on in
G7 Cm Eb9 Fm Dm7(b5)
History has it's eyes on you
G7 Cm F2
History has it's eyes on you
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