Key: D
Introduction:
D A G
I found the pieces in my hand
D A G
They were always there It just took some time for me to understand
D A G
You gave me words I just can't say
D A G
So if nothing else I'll just hold on while you drift away
PRE-CHORUS 1
Em D
Cause everything you wanted me to hide
Em D G A
Is everything that makes me feel alive
CHORUS
D
The cities grow
A
The rivers flow
G
Where you are, I never know
D A G
But I'm still here
D
If you were right and
A
I was wrong
G
Why are you the one who's gone
D A G
And I'm still here
D
I'm still here
VERSE 2 (W/ VERSE RIFF)
D A G
You've seen the ashes in my heart
D A G
You smile the widest when I cry inside and my insides blow apart
D A G
I tried to wear another face
D A G
Just to make you proud, just to make you put me in my place
PRE-CHORUS 2
Em D
But everything you wanted from me
Em D G A
Is everything that I could never be
CHORUS
D
The cities grow
A
The rivers flow
G
Where you are, I never know
D A G
But I'm still here
D
If you were right and
A
I was wrong
G
Why are you the one who's gone
D A G
And I'm still here
D
I'm still here
And I'm still here
D Em Bm
Maybe tonight, it's gonna be alright
A G
I will get better
D A Bm
Maybe today , it's gonna be okay
A G A
I will remember
D A G
I held the pieces of my soul
D A G
I was shattered and I wanted you to come and make me whole
D A G
Then I saw you yesterday
D A G
but you didn't notice, you just walked away
PRE-CHORUS 3
Em D
Cause everything you wanted me to hide
Em D
Is everything that makes me feel alive
CHORUS
D
The cities grow
A
The rivers flow
G
Where you are, I never know
D A G
But I'm still here
D
If you were right and
A
I was wrong
G
Why are you the one who's gone
D A G
And I'm still here
OUTRO CHORUS
D
The lights go out
A
the bridges burn
G
Once you're gone, you can't return
D A G
But I'm still here
D
Remember how
A
You used to say
G
I'd be the one to run away
D A G
But I'm still here
D
I'm still here
I'm still here