Lone Guitar
View chords used in this chart
[Verso 1]
G D
What do you see when you look at me?
Em C
The blessings that Im letting go?
G D
Lord, you forgive so easily.
Em C
Its getting harder to find peace.
G D
Get the chance to grow old, but Im not the man that I should be.
Em C
Never fail to travel hell and back, every night.
G D
Too far gone for prayer, just a boy afraid to die.
[Pré-Refrão]
Em C
Oh, heartache stare, words unspoken, the burden of my flaws.
G D
An empty chair, a family broken, pain is all Id cause.
[Refrão]
G D
I should stay. I should stay.
Em C
Oh, Ill stitch my wounds and learn to love these marks along the way.
G D
I should stay. I should stay.
Em C
Though the devil says I aint enough, I wont go to his grave.
G D
Cause when I see my old man cry, it reminds me of this life.
Em C G
I cant leave him in the dark. I just cant leave him with a lone guitar.
[Verso 2]
G D
Lord, If Im lost, how can I lead?
Em C
Im still here living in the cold, looking for whats out of reach.
G D
Too busy missing that old fire I used to keep.
Em C
You know I only see the smoke, and all the good Ill never teach.
G D
Pray the day never comes to say goodbye.
Em C
Will I make it out alive? Will I make it out alive?
[Refrão]
G D
I should stay. I should stay.
Em C
Oh, Ill stitch my wounds and learn to love these marks along the way.
G D
I should stay. I should stay.
Em C
Though the devil says I aint enough, I wont go to his grave.
G D
Cause when I see my old man cry, it reminds me of this life.
Em C
I cant leave him in the dark. I just cant.
[Ponte]
G D
Now, I know that it gets lonely.
Em C
Youre just praying for some love but give it time, son, youll see it in her eyes.
G D
You often daydream of thoughts unholy.
Em C
Damn near giving up but hug your momma till theres just enough to see that old sun rise.
[Refrão]
G D
Hmmm, I should stay. I should stay.
Em C
Oh, Ill stitch my wounds and learn to love these marks along the way.
G D
I should stay. Lord, let me stay.
Em C
I got too much to give, I got I LOVE YOUS to say.
G D
Dont wanna make my old man cry. Leave my momma screamin, WHY?.
Em C G
Guess Ill mend this bleeding heart. The light heading my way, it aint too far.
Outro
G D
To the boy alone and suffering, thinking no one understands.
Em C
Your blood is what I bleed, let me hold those calloused hands.
G D
If theres one thing that youll learn, is that youve only got one chance.
Em C G D Em C G
If its strength that you need, you dont have to be a man.
How to play Lone Guitar
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.