Capo the 4th fret.
intro on piano
(NC) G
e|-------0-2-3---|
B|-0-------------|
G|---2-0---------|
D|---------------|
A|---------------|
E|-------------3-|
On the "G" bass note begin strumming the chords once through before you start singing.
[VERSE 1]
G D Cadd9 G
Jokers believe what they're told more or less
Em D Cadd9 G
So pull up an armchair lets drink to success
G D Cadd9 G
Everyone laughed at the things that you said
Em D Cadd9 G
At all the kings horses and all the kings men
[CHORUS]
Em Dsus2
When the back lights have broken
Cadd9 G D/F# Em
Then all that you built will come tumbling down
Dsus2
Don't try to hold it
Cadd9 G D Cadd9
You know you can always start over again
[VERSE 2]
G D Cadd9 G
Tell me a story or sing me a tune
Em D Cadd9 G
Remember the one 'bout the man on the moon?
G D Cadd9 G
In the morning I swear I will tell you the truth
Em D Cadd9 G
How you receive it, well, that's up to you
[CHORUS]
Em Dsus2
When the back lights have broken
Cadd9 G D/F# Em
Then all that you built will come tumbling down
Dsus2
Don't try to hold it
Cadd9 G D Cadd9
You know you can always start over again
[BRIDGE]
Em G
I know I should ask you
Asus4 Bm
But everyone got scared
Em G
I just want to help you
Asus4 Bm Cadd9 D Em
But everyone got scared
Cadd9 D Em
Scared
Cadd9 D Em
Scared
[OUTRO CHORUS]
Em D
I should have told you
Cadd9 G D/F# Em
That everyone knows what they wished they had said
D
Now the back lights have broken
Cadd9 G D/F# Em
And all that you built has come tumbling down
D
So don't try to hold it
Cadd9 G D/F# Cadd9 D G
You know you can always start over again