Verse I]
C#mEB
I wonder if you'll notice, if they lock me up and throw away the key,
C#mEB
Gotta be open minded, you've got a lot to learn in the ways of me,
C#m
You've always got to say something,
EB
I'm none of your concern but you won't listen at all,
C#mE
You know I'd rather say nothing, and just be proud of myself,
B
I'm tearing down these walls!
Chorus I]
AEB
When you fall, I'll be the only one who looks away,
AEB
When you call, I'll be the first to tell you I can't stay,
AEBAEB
It's all over, I've found a better way to help keep you from me,
B
I'm better off this way,
AEB
Wo-A-oh, wo-A-oh!
B
I'm better off this way,
AEB
Wo-A-oh, wo-A-oh!
Verse II]
C#mEB
You gotta keep this coming, tell me like you know it but you don't know,
C#m
nothing. your call,
EB
We can settle this like "gentlemen", or meet me at the back to end it all,
and start again.
C#mE
My whole life's been waiting, ever since I can remember,
BC#m
Been anticipating your fall, and God let it be a long one,
EBA
Can't let go of my grudge till I know you're done.
Chorus I]
AEB
When you fall, I'll be the only one who looks away,
AEB
When you call, I'll be the first to tell you I can't stay,
AEBAEB
It's all over, I've found a better way to help keep you from me,
B
I'm better off this way,
AEB
Wo-A-oh, wo-A-oh!
B
I'm better off this way,
AEB
Wo-A-oh, wo-A-oh!
BridgeAE
You want it, You've got it,
B
You've always been such a waste of time.
AE
You want it, You've got it,
BA friend of yours is no friend of mine.
AE
You want it, You've got it,
B
When will you act your age?
AE
You want it, You've got it,
B
You're the reason things have to change...
AEB
Wo-A-oh, wo-A-oh!
B
You're the reason things have to change...
AEB
Wo-A-oh, wo-A-oh!
Chorus I]
AEB
When you fall, I'll be the only one who looks away,
AEB
When you call, I'll be the first to tell you I can't stay,
AEBAEB
It's all over, I've found a better way to help keep you from me,
B
I'm better off this way,
AEB
Wo-A-oh, wo-A-oh!
B
I'm better off this way,
AEB
Wo-A-oh, wo-A-oh!
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