IntroC#mAE x2
Verse 1C#mAE
When the curtain falls it rolls, unwraps, reminds me
C#mA
The person that I am
EC#mAE
I'm still afraid, ashamed, of what's behind me
F#mA
But you gave me the strength to stand
BridgeC#mAE
Sh-sh-sh-shake it off go get the things you want
C#mAE
I'll bottle the shame (bottle the shame)
C#mAEF#mA
Sh-sh-shake it off, and no one will ever know (won't know)
ChorusC#mAEC#mAE
I'm a slave to all these voices in my head
C#mAEA
And I'm afraid, I'm afraid of what they've said
I'm a slave
InstrumentalC#mAE x2
Verse 2C#mAEC#mA
Sometimes when no one's left to listen I'll sit and argue with myself
EC#mAEF#mA
Say all the things I wish to tell you, without hurting someone else
BridgeC#mAE
Sh-sh-sh-shake it off go get the things you want
C#mAE
I'll bottle the shame (bottle the shame)
C#mAEF#mA
Sh-sh-shake it off, and no one will ever know (won't know)
Chorus 2C#mAEC#mAE
I'm a slave to all these voices in my head
C#mAEA
And I'm afraid, I'm afraid of what they've said
C#mAEC#mAE
I'm a slave to all these voices in my head
C#mAEA
And I'm afraid they'll walk with me until my end
N.C.
(Incomprehensible voices)
STOP!
ABC#mEABC#mB
[Refrain]
ABC#mE
Hey you, when'd ya get so cold? (When'd ya get so cold?)
ABC#mB
Hey you, just do what you're told, do what you're told
ABC#m
Hey you, you're gonna be a star
F#mAB
As long as you'll let us we'll make you the person that you aren't
Chorus 2C#mAEC#mAE
I'm a slave to all these voices in my head
C#mAEA
And I'm afraid, I'm afraid of what they've said
C#mAEC#mAE
I'm a slave to all these voices in my head
C#mAEA
And I'm afraid they'll walk with me until my end
BridgeC#mAE
Sh-sh-sh-shake it off go get the things you want
C#mA
I'll bottle the shame (bottle the shame)
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