F: 133211
G: 320033
Am: x02210
G*: 355433
Am*: 577555
One note, the Csus2 is usually a very quick switch from the chord. (Meaning, you only play the
chord once before switching back to C) Just listen to the song and you'll see what I mean.
[Intro] C Csus2 C F (x2)
[Verse 1]
CCsus2CFCCsus2C
Hey, Holy Ghost why'd you leave me? Where'd you go?
FG* Am* G* F
I know we ain't spoke in so long, but I've gotta know, if I'm alone.
CCsus2CFCCsus2C
If I start drinking, I'm gonna be the town drunk.
FG*
You always said I should lighten up,
Am* G* FG* Am* G*
I'm gonna lighten up. I'm gonna lighten up.
[Chorus]
FC
So long. I'm sorry that I wasn't who you want.
EmF
If I can't make you happy, I'm no good for anyone.
C
So long. I'm sorry that I wasn't who you want.
EmF
If I cant make you love me..
CCsus2CFCCsus2CF
[Verse 2]
CCsus2C
I shut you out,
FCCsus2C
after the funeral, mired in doubt.
FG*
You thought a family would help.
Am* G* F
I was struggling. You could tell.
CCsus2C
When we got the news,
F
That you were pregnant,
CCsus2C
We painted a room,
FG*
Pink and orange like a grapefruit.
Am* G* F
I know how bad you wanted this too.
G* Csus2
I know it killed you.
[Bridge]
AmGFC
In all my dreams, I'm in the house that I grew up in.
AmGFC
I'm trying to be half the man I know my dad is, or was.
AmGF
I see me as a father looking over a daughter,
C
Who grew up to be just like you
AmGF
And now, that's just a thread I can't hold onto.
Am* G*
It's just an open wound.
[Chorus]
FC
So long. I'm sorry that I wasn't who you want.
EmF
If I can't make you happy, I'm no good for anyone.
C
So long. I'm sorry that I wasn't who you want.
EmF
If I cant make you love me..
[Verse 3]
CCsus2CF
Hey, Holy Ghost,
CCsus2CF
Why'd you leave me? Where'd you go?
G*
Right when I fucking need you,
Am* G* F
I'm all alone. I'm all alone.
CCsus2C
So, I'll start drinking.
FCCsus2C
Yeah, I'll be the town drunk.
FG*
I'll be a burden on everyone.
Am* G*
On everyone.
F G* Am* (Stop on Am*)
On everyone.