B
I can get up early
A#m G#m
I can be on time
I can read the paper
And seem completely fine
A E
I’ll be smiling when you see me
B G#m
Yeah I’ll do the best I can
A E F#m A#m
Just don’t ask me how I am
B
I’ll put on my raincoat
F#m A#m
So I can’t feel the rain
I cut my heart off of my sleeve
So I can’t feel the pain
A E
You can ask about my day
B G#m
And I’ll tell you about my plans
A E B G#m
Just don’t ask me how I am
[Chorus]
G#m
‘cause I’m lonely
E
And I’m weary
B
And I’m all tore up inside
G#m E
There are moments I feel helpless
B F#m
Like I’m just buying my time
D#m E F#m G#m
And there’s nothing I can say to help you understand
A E B
So just don’t ask me how I am
D#m B
I’m almost sleeping through the night
F#m
And my routine hasn’t changed
G#m
Company can come around
And I can entertain
A E
We can go out on the town
B G#m
I’ll drink and laugh and dance
A E B
Just don’t ask me how I am
C#m
We can talk about the weather
G#m
You can ask about my job
C#m G#m
But don’t ask me for directions
D#m E
I’m completely lost
[Chorus]
G#m
‘cause I’m lonely
E
And I’m weary
B
And I’m all tore up inside
G#m E
There are moments I feel helpless
B F#m
Like I’m just buying my time
D#m E F#m G#m
And there’s nothing I can say to help you understand
A E B
So just don’t ask me how I am
[Outro]
A E B
So just don’t ask me how I am
