Intro -x2-: C F C F I thought I had myself all figured out, C F but I spent my whole life holding myself down. C And it seems to be that sort of thing F I keep doing constantly, Am G F addicted to the pain I cause myself. C F My head is floating somewhere in the clouds, C F while I'm paid to entertain a lovely crowd. C They sing my songs and feel my pain, F cause pain is what creates my fame. Am G F a vicious cycle, someday I'll get out. C Am I can't believe I'm standing here at all. G I can't believe I made it this far. All the way with a smile on my face, F see the top and I'm not falling off. C Am And all I need is a microphone, I'll sing G about the things that have been hurting me. It's safe to say, all the kids, F I relate to their lives so just keep holding on. Interlude: C F C F It's hard enough, try walking in my shoes, C F to be picked on by my peers who much abuse. C And I'm tired of not fitting in, F true friends is my final wish. Am G F Just let me be myself and make it through. C F I have tried so hard to be a better soul. C F I have worked so hard at making myself whole. C And through it all, my better years F are still ahead, my mind is clear. Am G F Just trust me when I say I'm in control. C Am I can't believe I'm standing here at all. G I can't believe I made it this far. All the way with a smile on my face, F see the top and I'm not falling off. C Am And all I need is a microphone, I'll sing G about the things that have been hurting me. It's safe to say, all the kids, F I relate to their lives so just keep holding on. Am G I believe Im just like you Em F I believe I ll make it through Am G It s hard to see at times like this Em but Im not giving in F but Im not giving in Solo: C F Am G F F Am G F C Am And all I need is a microphone, I'll sing G about the things that have been hurting me. It's safe to say, all the kids, F I relate to their lives so just keep holding on. C Am I can't believe I'm standing here at all. G I can't believe I made it this far. All the way with a smile on my face, F see the top and I'm not falling off. C Am And all I need is a microphone, I'll sing G about the things that have been hurting me. It's safe to say, all the kids, F I relate to their lives so just keep holding on. Outro: C Am G F