Eric Nelson

[Verso 1] Am E7 C Lightning flashing across the sky, G Am They don't know why, they don't know. Am E7 C The engine rumbling as they drive. G Am E7 Still they don't know why, they don't know. C G Why'd they have to leave so late? Am F Now they're at the pearly gate. C G Was it bad luck or was it fate? Am They don't know. [Verso 2] Am E7 C The moon is gone and sky is bright, G Am They don't know why, they don't know. Am E7 C The captain takes off into the sky, G Am E7 Still they don't know why, they don't know. C G Why'd they have to take that flight? Am F Now they're praying with all their might. C G Did they get to say their last goodbyes? Am They don't know. C G They say if you want to make God laugh, Am F Just tell him about all of your plans. C G Will they survive or will they pass, Am They don't know. Solo Am E7 C G Am Am E7 C G Am C G Am F C G Am Am [Verso 3] Am E7 C Life is one big mystery, G Am That we don't know why, we don't know. Am E7 C Behind the curtain we never see. G Am E7 So we don't know why, we don't know. C G So live your life with no regrets, Am F Can't take it with you when it ends. C G We can't even try to pretend, Am Cause we don't know.