G
D
Em
How can one become so bounded by choices that somebody else makes?
C
G
D
How come we both become a version of a person we don't even like?
G
D
Em
We're in love with the world but the world just wants to bring us down
C
G
D
By puttin' ideas in our heads to corrupt our hearts somehow
G
D
Em
When I was a child every single thing could blow my mind
C
G
D
Soaking it all up for fun but now I only soak up wine
G
D
Em
They say to play hard, you work hard, find balance in the sacrifice
C
G
D
And yet I don't know anybody who's truly satisfied
G
B7
You better believe I'm trying (Trying, trying)
Em
D
To keep climbing (Climbing, climbing)
C
D
But the higher we climb feels like we're both none the wiser
G
D
Em
So I hope I learn to get over myself
C
G
D
Stop trying to be somebody else
G
D
Em
So we can love each other for free
C
G
D
Everybody wants something, you just want me
G
D
Em
Why am I obsessing about the things I can't control?
C
G
D
Why am I seeking approval from people I don't even know?
G
D
Em
In these crazy times I hope I can find something I can cling onto
C
G
D
'Cause I need some substance in my life, something real, something that feels true
G
B7
You better believe for you I've cried (I've cried, I've cried)
Em
D
High tides (High tides, high tides)
C
D
'Cause I want you so bad but you can't fight fire with fire
G
D
Em
I hope I learn to get over myself
C
G
D
Stop trying to be somebody else
G
D
Em
Oh, I just want to love you, love you for free
C
G
D
'Cause everybody wants something from me, you just want me
G
D
Em
Listen, I know how low I can go, I give as good as I get
C
G
D
You get the brunt of it all 'cause you're all I've got left
G
D
Em
Oh, I hope in time (Hope in time) we both will find (We'll both find) peace of mind
C
G
D
Sometimes the road less traveled is the road best left behind
G
D
Em
Oh, I hope I learn to get over myself
C
G
D
Stop trying to be somebody else
G
D
Em
Oh, I just want to love you, love you for free, yeah
C
G
D
Everybody wants something, you just want me
G
You better believe I'm trying (Trying, trying)
D
Em
To keep climbing (Climbing, climbing)
C
G
D
C
G
But the higher we climb feels like we're both none the wiser