Written by Chuck Ragan
Intro: A A E Well I shake when I walk, spit when i'm down, F# D beat my head against the wall like the fool that I am. A E Catch one dropping tear in the palm of my hand, F# D for the rest'd already fallen, to the ground I couldn't stand on. A E On and on I declare, on and on I'll debate you. F# D To cut my throat and bury me, in the ditch that I belong to. A E you showed me a sign, yeah a glimmer of light, F# D while some called it heaven, oh well I called 'em eyes, D A Oh my lady, I never thought that I'd survive, E F# when you hit bottom, man it's hard enough to climb, D A much less not lay down, much less stay awake, E F# and hold your head high enough to see what's in your way, D A if you live. E if you live. A E But I followed the trail, let my instict work, F# D for a shot in the dark, or at times flush a bird. A E Yeah for one special dear's hand in the palm of my own. F# D you roll the dice and gamble now, to never be alone. A E On and on I declare, on and on I'll debate you, F# D mend this heart and pull me, from the ditch that I fell into, A E yeah you showed me a sign, you were a beacon of light, F# D while some called it heaven, I called it love at first sight D A Oh my lady, I never thought that I'd survive, E F# when you hit bottom, man it's hard enough to climb, D A much less not lay down, much less stay awake, E F# and hold your head high enough to see what's in your way, D A if you live. E if you live. D A You get what you give, E if you live. D A E Ooooooh (2x) D A So what is it worth, to stay in the dirt, E F# to beat your head against the wall, like a fool who's been hurt, D A oh what is it worth, to stand your ground proud, E F# dig your nails into that wall, crying, screaming loud, D A Oh my lady, I never thought that I'd survive, E F# when you hit bottom, man it's hard enough to climb, D A much less not lay down, much less stay awake, E F# and hold your head high enough to see what's in your way, D A if you live. E Oh if you live. D A You get what you give, E if you live.