Tom: Cm
Eb
Lovers that live far apart
Ab Eb
Need one another
But only have their postcards
Abm Ab Fm
I guess it doesn't work like that
[Verse 2]
Eb
The pitcher of the baseball team
Ab Eb
Traded in his jersey
Doesn't want to leave
Abm Ab Fm
I guess it doesn't work like that
Abm Ab Fm
I guess it doesn't work like that
[Verse 3]
Eb
A collar around a dog's neck
Ab Eb
His only identity
And he has no say in it
Abm Ab Fm
I guess it doesn't work like that
[Verse 4]
Eb
My sister is a hard worker
Ab Eb
She doesn't deserve to be behind the counter
Abm Ab Fm
I guess it doesn't work like that
Abm Ab Fm
I guess it doesn't work like that
[Verse 5]
Eb
I've seen my mother in pain
Ab Eb
Begging for her mom to remember her name
Abm Ab Fm
I guess it doesn't work like that
Abm Ab Fm Abm
It never really works like that
