Reason to Believe, written by Tim Hardin, is often regarded as a classic folk song. It supposedly reflects Hardins struggles with addiction and relationship issues. The song has been covered by many artists, including Rod Stewart, who popularized it in 1971.
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If I listened long enough to you
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I'd find a way to believe that it's all true
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Knowing that you lied straight faced while I cried
Em
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Still I look to find a reason to believe
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Em
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Someone like you makes it hard to live without somebody else
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Em
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Someone like you makes it easy to give never thinking about myself
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If I gave you time to change my mind
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I'd find a way to leave the past behind
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Knowing that you lied straight faced while I cried
Em
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Still I look to find a reason to believe
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Em
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Em
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Someone like you makes it hard to live without somebody else
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Em
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Someone like you makes it easy to give never thinking about myself
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If I listened long enough to you
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I'd find a way to believe that it's all true
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Knowing that you lied straight faced while I cried