Intro D C G x4 Verse 1 D Mother wakes up the G D kids one at a time A She says pack a few things D we’re getting out of this town G I want to see you break free D I want to see you succeed A I want to prove to you life A can be a beautiful thing Refrain 1 Em G D Silently down the stairs Em G D Coats and shoes waiting there Em G Mom smiles through the window G A as she breaks up the ice Chorus 1 D A/C# With your past in the mirror Bm G tell me where I’ll be there D A/C# With your past in the mirror Bm G tell me where I’ll be there Instrumental D C G x2 Verse 2 D G Brother takes it all in D Landscapes he’s never seen A/C# Sister sleeps on his shoulder D and dreams of far away things G Mother’s heart beats like rain D pounding on the thick glass A She’s steady confident brave A A peaceful moment at last Refrain 2 Em G D Mom searches for the words Em G D The perfect nouns and verbs Em G They race for the time zone G A They’re three days away Chorus 2 D A/C# With your past in the mirror Bm G tell me where I’ll be there D A/C# With your past in the mirror Bm G tell me where I’ll be there Guitar Solo D C G x4 Verse 3 D Mother wakes up the G D kids one at a time A She says open your eyes Chorus 3 D A/C# With your past in the mirror Bm G tell me where I’ll be there D A/C# With your past in the mirror Bm G tell me where I’ll be there Outro D G Tell me where D G I’ll be there
