Intro. (D) | (A) | (D) | (D) --- D A When you were lost and needed help, I hoped that you would turn to me Em Bm A And when you couldn't help your- self, I watched you drown that misery D A I've seen the damage that you've done, every teardrop and misstep Em G D You know I could've saved you some, I'm the book you never read [Chorus] Bm G D Your grandaddy carried me in the World War II A Bm Your grandma swears that I'm the truth G D A Your parent's hands were on me when they wed Bm G D A I'm like a member of the family, three generations have handed me down Em F#m G D I'm in the drawer by your bed, I'm the book you never read D A I can't take that first step for you, but when you take that step you'll find Em G D You are the key and I'm the door to, forgiveness and some peace of mind...you know [Chorus] Bm G D Your grandaddy carried me in the World War II A Bm Your grandma swears that I'm the truth G D A Your parent's hands were on me when they wed Bm G D A I'm like a member of the family, three generations have handed me down Em F#m G D And despite all they've said, still the book you never read -- (G) | (Bm) (F#m) | (G) | (D) | (D) D A So when the world treats you un- kindly, and your heart's heavy with regret Em F#m G That's when I wish that you would find me, I'm the book you never read [Chorus] Bm G D Your grandaddy carried me in the World War II A Bm Your grandma swears that I'm the truth G D A Your parent's hands were on me when they wed Bm G D A I'm like a member of the family, three generations have handed me down Em F#m G D I'm in the drawer by your bed, still the book you never read