MINE

Standard Tuning: Cadd9 x32033 G 320033 D xx0232 Em7 022033

I was the flight risk with the fear of fallin Cadd9 G D Wondered why we bothered with love if it never lasts

Cadd9 G D I say Can you believe it?

Cadd9 G D Em7 Oh oh ooo o Cadd9 G D Oh oh ooo o Cadd9 G D Em7 Oh oh ooo o Cadd9 G D Oh oh ooo o

Cadd9 G D As were lying on a couch Cadd9 G D The moment I can see it Cadd9 G D Yes yes, I can see it now

Cadd9 G Do you remember we were sitting there about the water? D Em7 D You put your arm around me for the first time Cadd9 G

Cadd9 G D Em7 You were in college working part time waiting tables Cadd9 G D Left a small town never looked back Cadd9 G D Em7

You made a rebel of a careless mans careful daughter D Em7 D You are the best thing thats ever been mine

Cadd9 G D When it was hard to take yes yes Cadd9 G D This is was I thought about Cadd9 G

Cadd9 G D Em7 Flash forward and were taking on the world together Cadd9 G D And there is a drawer of my things at your place Cadd9 G D Em7 You learned my secrets and you figured out why Im bothered

Do you remember we were sitting there about the water? D Em7 D You put your arm around me for the first time Cadd9 G You made a rebel of a careless mans careful daughter D Em7 D You are the best thing thats ever been mine

Cadd9 G D You said wed never make my parents mistakes.

Cadd9 G Do you remember all the city lights on the water D Em7 D

Cadd9 G D But weve got bills to pay Cadd9 G D Weve got nothing figured out

You saw me start to believe for the first time Cadd9 G

You made a rebel of a careless mans careful daughter D Em7 D You are the best thing thats ever been mine

Cadd9 G D Cadd9 You said Ill never leave you alone

You said Cadd9 G

Cadd9 G D Woah oh oo

I remember how we felt sitting about the water

D Em7 D Em Cadd9 And I remember that fight 2:30 AM D Cause everything was slipping right out of my hands Em Cadd9 D And I ran out crying and you followed me out into the street Cadd9 G D Raised myself for a goodbye Cadd9 G D Cause thats all Ive ever known Cadd9 G D And you took me by surprise Cadd9 Oh oh G Make it last D And every time I look at you its like the first time Cadd9 G I fell in love with careless mans careful daughter D Em7 D She is the best thing thats ever been mine

Oh oh Em7 D Never turn back

And I can see it yeah yeah Cadd9 G D And I can see it now, See it now, See it now

Cadd9 G You made a rebel of a careless mans careful daughter D Em7 D You are the best thing thats ever been mine

BEGIN AGAIN
Intro- G G Took a deep breath in the mirror He didn't like it when I wore high heels C

Cadd9 Woah oh G yeah yeah, Do you believe it ? D Woah oh Em7 were gonna make it now. Cadd9 Woah oh G D Em7

But I do G Turn the lock and put my headphones on He always said he didn't get this song C But I do -mute I do

G Walked in expecting you'd be late But you got here early and you stand and wave C I walk to you G You pull my chair out and help me in And you don't now how nice that is C But I do CD And you throw your head back laughin' like a, little kid Em7 I think it's strange that you think I'm funny cause, G He never did C And I've been spending the last eight months D

Thinkin' all love ever does is G D/F# Em7 Break, burn, and end CD But on a Wednesday in a cafe -mute I watched it begin again

G G He said he never met one girl who Had as many James Taylor records as you C But I do G We tell stories and you dont know why You're comin' off a little shy C But I do

CD But you throw your head back laughin' like a, little kid Em7 I think it's strange that you think I'm funny cause, G He never did C And I've been spending the last eight months D Thinkin' all love ever does is G D/F# Em7 Break, burn, and end CD But on a Wednesday in a cafe I watched it begin again

And I almost brought him up CD But you start to talk about the movies Cadd9 That your family watches, every single Christmas G And I will talk about that C -stop And for the first time, what's past is past

(picking)

CD Cause you throw your head back laughin' like a, little kid Em7

GCD CD And we walk down the block to my car

I think it's strange that you think I'm funny cause, G He never did

C And I've been spending the last eight months D Thinkin' all love ever does is G D/F# Em7 Break, burn, and end CD But on a Wednesday in a cafe G D/F# Em7 I watched it begin again C D -once But on a Wednesday in a cafe I watched it begin again D A G

I used to think one day we'd tell the story of us D How we met and the sparks flew instantly A G

People would say, "They're the lucky ones" D A G

I used to know my place was a spot next to you D Now I'm searching the room for an empty seat A G

STORY OF US
Standard Tuning W/ Capo on 2 -IntroA Bm Dsus2 G A Bm Dsus2 G

'Cause lately I don't even know what page you're on

Bm

Oh, a simple complication D Asus4

Miscommunications lead to fall out

G So many things that I wish you knew A So many walls up I can't break through

And the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now- Next chapter

A Bm Dsus2 G

Asus4

Now I'm standing alone in a crowded room D And we're not speaking Asus4 G

How'd we end up this way? G See me nervously pulling at my clothes D And trying to look busy A G

And I'm dying to know is it killing you (G) Like it's killing me? Bm A D

And you're doing your best to avoid me D A G

I don't know what to say since a twist of fate G When it all broke down Bm A G

I'm starting to think one day I'll tell the story of us D How I was losing my mind when I saw you here

Asus4

But you held your pride like you should have held me

And I'm dying to know is it killing you (G) Like it's killing me?

Bm

Bm

Oh, we're scared to see the ending D Asus4

I don't know what to say since a twist of fate G When it all broke down Bm A G

Why are we pretending this is nothing? G I'd tell you I miss you but I don't know how A -stop

And the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now

I've never heard silence quite this loud

A Bm Dsus2 G A Bm Dsus2 G

Asus4

G D -once G

Now I'm standing alone in a crowded room

This is looking like a contest (G)

D And we're not speaking

Of who can act like they care less D A G

But I liked it better when you were on my side D G

G Like it's killing me? Bm A D

The battle's in your hands now (G) But I would lay my armor down Bm A G

I don't know what to say since a twist of fate G When it all broke down Bm And the story of us A G D Asus4

If you'd say you'd rather love than fight

G So many things that you wish I knew A -stop

Looks a lot like a tragedy now, now, no-----ow G D And we're not speaking Asus4 G

But the story of us might be ending soon

And I'm dying to know is it killing you D (2x *fast/stop) Now I'm standing alone Asus4 (2x*) G -once G (G) Like it's killing me? Bm A D

In a crowded room and we're not speaking D Asus4 G

I don't know what to say since a twist of fate G 'Cause we're go-ing down

And I'm dying to know is it killing you

Bm

G ...stop

Callin' me out when I'm wounded Bm A G

And the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now

You, pickin' on the weaker man

The End.

MEAN
Standard Tuning W/ Capo on 2 Bm A G

Well you can take me down with just one single blow G -once But you don't know, what you don't know...

You, with your words like knives and swords (G) And weapons that you use against me Bm A G D Asus4 G

Someday I'll be livin' in a big ol' city D Asus4 G

And all you're ever gonna be is mean D Asus4 G

You, have knocked me off my feet again (G) Got me feelin' like a nothin' Bm A G

Someday I'll be big enough so you can't hit me D Asus4 G......Stop

And all you're ever gonna be is mean ...... D D -once

You, with your voice like nails on a chalk board (G)

Why you gotta be so mean?

Somebody made you cold Bm A (A) But the cycle ends right now 'cause G You can't lead me down that road G -stop And you don't know what you don't know

You, with your swithching sides and G Your wild fire lies and your humiliation Bm A G

You, have pointed out my flaws again -stop As if I don't already see them Bm A

Asus4 G

Someday I'll be livin in a big ol' city D Asus4 G

I walk with my head down G Tryin' to block you out G 'Cause I never impress you Bm A G

And all you're ever gonna be is mean D Asus4 G

Someday I'll be big enough so you can't hit me D Asus4 G

I just wanna feel okay again

And all you're ever gonna be is mean D D -once Asus4 G

A I bet you got pushed around D G A

Why you gotta be so mean?

A And I can see you years from now in a bar D G A

And alone in life and mean, and mean, and mean, and mean

(*Palm mute*) D* Asus4* G*

Talkin' over a football game (A) With that same big loud opinion D G A

But someday I'll be livin in a big ol' city D* Asus4* G* G

But no one's listening (A) Washed up and ranting about the D* *once A* G*

And all you're ever gonna be is mean, yeah--ah D Asus4 G

Someday I'll be big enough so you can't hit me D Asus4 G

Same old bitter things A D* A* G*

And all you're ever gonna be is mean (G) D

Drunk and grumblin' all about how I can't sing -no chord D A Bm

Why you gotta be so...Someday Asus4 G I'll be livin in a big ol' city (why ya gotta be so mean) D Asus4 G

But all you are is mean G D A Bm

All you are is mean...and a liar...and pathetic G D A Bm G

And all you're ever gonna be is mean (why ya gotta be so mean) D Asus4 G

Someday I'll be big enough so you can't hit me (why ya gotta be so mean) D* *once Asus4* G*

I see you make your way through the crowd Am You say hello G Little did i know

And all you're ever gonna be is mean D* Why you gotta be so mean?

LOVE STORY
Intro: C G Am F C We were both young when i first saw you F I close my eyes and the flashback starts Am F

That you were romeo you were throwing pebbles Am C

And my daddy said stay away from Juliet F And i was crying on the staircase G Am C

Im standing there on a balcony of summer air

Begging you please don't go, and i said C

C See the lights, See the party the ball gowns F

Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone G I'll be waiting all theres left to do is run

Am You'll be the prince and i'll be the princess F G C F But you were everything to me G Am C

Its a love story baby just say yes

and i was begging you please don't go and i said

C So i sneak out to the garden to see you F We keep quite because we're dead if they know Am So close your eyes G Lets keep this down for a little while F G C Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone G I'll be waiting all theres left to do is run Am You be the prince i'll be the princess F G C

Its a love story baby just say yes

Cause you were Romeo I was a scarlet letter Am C

C Romeo save me, try to tell me how it is G This love is difficult, but its real,

and my daddy said stay away from Juliet

Am Save me from the breakdown, make it out of looseness F G

Is this in my head, i don't know what to think F G

Its a love story baby just say yes, oh

He nelt to the ground and pulled out a ring and said D

Solo: C G Am F

Marry me Juliet you'll never have to be alone A

Am

I love you and thats all I really know Bm I talked to your dad go pick out a white dress G A D

I got tired of waiting, wondering if you were ever coming around Am F

My faith in you was fading C G

Its a love story baby just say yes D A Bm Oh, oh, yes G D

Then i met you on the outskirts of town and i said C Romeo save me i've been feeling so alone G I keep waiting for you but you never come Am

We were very young when i first saw you LUCKY ONE Standard Tuning No Capo

C#m

New to town with a made up name in the angel city, Chasing fortune and fame. A E

Yeah, theyll tell you now, youre the lucky one. E B A

But can you tell me now, youre the lucky one.

And the camera flashes, make it look like a dream. E C#m

E Now its big black cars, and Riviera views, C#m And your lover in the foyer doesnt even know you A E

You had it figured out since you were in school. Everybody loves pretty, everybody loves cool. A E

So overnight you look like a sixties queen. A Another name goes up in lights, like diamonds in the sky.

And your secrets end up splashed on the news front page. E And they tell you that youre lucky. But youre so confused, C#m

And theyll tell you now, youre the lucky one. C#m A

Cause you dont feel pretty, you just feel used. A E

And all the young things line up to take your place.

A Another name goes up in lights. You wonder if youll make it out alive.

They say you bought a bunch of land somewhere, C#m Chose the Rose Garden over Madison Square, A E

And theyll tell you now, youre the lucky one. C#m A

And it took some time, but I understand it now. A Cause now my name is up in lights, but I think you got it right, E B

Yeah, theyll tell you now, youre the lucky one. E B A

Can you tell me now, youre the lucky one, oh, oh, oh. E It was a few years later, I showed up here. C#m And they still tell the legend of how you disappeared, A E

Let me tell you now, youre the lucky one. C#m A

Let me tell you now, youre the lucky one. E B A

Let me tell you now, youre the lucky one, oh, oh, oh. E B

How you took the money and your dignity, and got the hell out. E

And theyll tell you now, youre the lucky one. C#m A

Yeah, theyll tell you now, youre the lucky one. E B A

I'm listening to the kind of music she doesn't like G And she'll never know your story like I do

And theyll tell you now, youre the lucky one, oh, oh, oh. E Oh, whoa, oh, oh.

You belong with me

D

Em

But she wears short skirts, I wear Tshirts D A A

You're on the phone with your girlfriend, she's upset Em She's going off about something that you said G 'Cause she doesn't get your humor like I do D A

She's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers Em G

Dreaming about the day when you wake up and find A That what you're looking for has been here the whole time

I'm in the room it's a typical Tuesday night Em

D If you could see that I'm the one who understands you

Em

Been here all along, so why can't you see? G D

I haven't seen it in a while since she brought you down You say you're fine, I know you better then that G Hey whatcha doing with a girl like that

You belong with me, you belong with me

A Em G

Walkin' the streets with you and your worn out jeans Em I can't help thinking this is how it ought to be G Laughing on a park bench, thinking to myself Hey isn't this easy

She wears high heels, I wear sneakers D A

Shes cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers Em G

Dreaming about the day when you wake up and find A That what you're looking for has been here the whole time

And you've got a smile that could light up this whole town Em

If you could see that I'm the one who understands you A Em

D I'm the one who makes you laugh A When you know you're about to cry Em And I know your favorite songs G And you tell me about your dreams D Think I know where you belong A Think I know it's with me

Been here all along, so why can't you see? G You belong with me D Standing by and waiting at your back door A Em

All this time how could you not know, baby G You belong with me, you belong with me

D D A Em G Can't you see that I'm the one who understands you Em Oh I remember you drivin' to my house G In the middle of the night A Em

Been here all along, so why can't you see? G You belong with me

D Standing by and waiting at your back door A Em

As I paced back and forth all this time Am F

All this time how could you not know, baby G D

'Cause I honestly believed in you Am Holding on F The days drag on Gsus4 (or 320033) Stupid girl, G* (or 320003) I should have known, I should have known

You belong with me, you belong with me A You belong with me Em Have you ever thought just maybe G D

You belong with me, you belong with me

White Horse
Say you're sorry F That face of an angel Am F

Am

That I'm not a princess, this ain't a fairytale F I'm not the one you'll sweep off her feet G

Comes out just when you need it to

Lead her up the stairwell C Am

Am

This ain't Hollywood, this is a small town F G

You had to fight to have the upper hand Am I had so many dreams F About you and me G Happy endings, now I know

I was a dreamer before you went and let me down Am G

Now it's too late for you F C (C)

And your white horse, to come around C Am

That I'm not a princess, this ain't a fairytale C Maybe I was naive, F Got lost in your eyes Am F F I'm not the one you'll sweep off her feet G Lead her up the stairwell C Am

And never really had a chance C F

My mistake I didn't know to be in love

This ain't Hollywood, this is a small town F G

I was a dreamer before you went and let me down Am G

I'm gonna find someone someday who might actually treat me well C Am

Now it's too late for you F C Am F G

This is a big world, that was a small town F G

And your white horse, to come around

There in my rearview mirror disappearing now Am G F

Am

And it's too late for you and your white horse Am C Now it's too late for you and your white horse, to catch me now G F

And there you are on your knees C G F

Begging for forgiveness, begging for me C G F Bb

Just like I always wanted but I'm so sorry

Am

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa F C Am C

Try and catch me now F Am Oh, it's too late F C

'Cause I'm not your princess, this ain't a fairytale F G

To catch me now

Teardrops on my guitar
Capo 3 G Em C D

He says hes so in love, hes finally got it right G D

I wonder if he knows hes all I think about at night

Drew looks at me, I fake a smile so he wont see G Em C D

That I want and Im needing, everything that we should be Em C

Hes the reason for the teardrops on my guitar Em C

I'll bet shes beautiful, that girl he talks about G D

The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star G C D Em

And shes got everything that I have to live without

Hes the song in the car I keep singing, dont know why I do

Em

G Em

C D

Drew talks to me, I laugh cause its so damn funny G Em C D

Drew walks by me, can he tell that I cant breathe? G Em C

That I cant even see, anyone when hes with me Em C

And there he goes so perfectly D The kind of flawless I wish I could be

Em

C G D

Shed better hold him tight, give him all her love G D

Cause hes the reason for the teardrops on my guitar Em C

Look in those beautiful eyes and know shes lucky cause

The only one whos got enough of me to break my heart G C D Em

Hes the reason for the teardrops on my guitar Em C

Hes the song in the car I keep singing, dont know why I do G D

The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star G C D Em

Hes the time, taken up, but theres never enough Em C

Hes the song in the car I keep singing, dont know why I do

And hes all that I need to fall into

G Em C

Em

So I drive home alone, as I turn out the light G D

Drew looks at me, I fake a smile so he wont see

Our song
D Em G A x2

I put his picture down, and maybe get some sleep tonight

D A

Em

Em

I was riding shotgun with my hair undone in the front seat of his car D Em

When youre on the phone and you talk real slow A D

Hes got a one-hand feel on the steering wheel G A

Cause its late and your mama dont know Em Our song is the way you laugh G A

The other on my heart D Em

I look around, turn the radio down G A

The first date man, I didnt kiss her, but I should have Em A Em

He says baby is something wrong? D Em G A

And when I got home ... before I said amen D G Asking God if he could play it again

I say nothing I was just thinking how we dont have a song And he says...

D Em G A D Em D Em G A

Our song is the slamming screen door, G A

I was walking up the front porch steps after everything the day D Em

Sneakin out late, tapping on your window

Had gone all wrong or been trampled on G A

Em Our song is the way you laugh G A

And lost and thrown away D Em G A

The first date man, I didnt kiss her, but I should have Em A Em

Got to the hallway, well on my way to my lovin bed D Em

And when I got home ... before I said amen D G Asking God if he could play it again

I almost didnt notice all the roses G A

And the note that said... D Em G A D Em Da da da da D Em G A

Our song is the slamming screen door, G A

Em

Sneakin out late, tapping on your window D Em G

Ive heard every album, listened to the radio D A Em

When youre on the phone and you talk real slow A D

Waited for something to come along G That was as good as our song

Cause its late and your mama dont know

Em

Play it again... Ho yea ho yea

Cause our song is the slamming screen door G A D

Em

Sneaking out late, tapping on his window Em G

I was riding shotgun with my hair undone G A

In the front seat of his car D Em

When were on the phone and he talks real slow A D

I grabbed a pen and an old napkin G And I... wrote down our song

Cause its late and his mama dont know Em Our song is the way he laughs G A

The first date man, I didnt kiss him, and I could have Em A Em

And when I got home ... before I said amen D G D Em G A

Asking God if he could play it again...

D Em G A D Em G A