INTRO (Rhythm Guitar/Melodic Mandolin/Harp)
Bm A D G 2x
VERSE 1 Bm A D G
The wind chimes, walk through my mind,
As I awake, they resonate, sound so hollow and fake, So
Riddle me this, and riddle me that,
Why does everyone else get two lives while I get half?
Cause I’m alone, (Bm) (stop) and I’m gonna (A) stay that way.
BREAK Bm A D G 2x (Bass Enters)
VERSE 2 Bm A D G
Now don’t get my wrong, I love my life,
I got kids, and a house, and a truck, and a job, but I’m nobody’s wife.
And the fact that I’m missing out, really p***** me off,
Why my friend can’t you understand, that it’s just not enough.
Cause I’m alone, (Bm) (stop) and I’m gonna (A) stay that way.
Gonna stay that way….. Bm A D G 2x
CHORUS A G D (C)
And I know, in my half life, I have more than you. A G D
And I know, in my half life, I’ll do all the things you want to. A G C
And I know, in my half life, I’ll still stumble through. A G D
And I know, in my half life, I will have to live with you. A G C
Cause I’m alone, (Bm) (stop) and I’m gonna (A) stay that way.
BREAK Bm A D G 2x
VERSE 3 Bm A D G
These words, born of jealousy,
But even hasty, ignoble words, have validity.
And I won’t take them back, though I’ll settle for half,
I’ll try again, as the wind chimes laugh.
Cause I’m alone, (Bm) (stop) and I’m gonna (A) stay that way.
Gonna stay that way…..
CHORUS REPEAT A G D (C)
Cause I’m alone, (Bm) (stop) and I’m gonna (A) stay that way..
Gonna stay that way….. Bm A D G 2x
End on D (End of “Way” Together)