Tom: G G [Verse 1] G D When I tried to love Em C It was just a song C G D G Something I could not say Strum the C once G D Couldn't call it off Em C Couldn't make it last C G D G So, I took the hard way Strum the C once [Verse 2] G D Something that you said Em C I could not forget C G D G Set it into motion Strum the C once G D Hiding as a glow Em C Quiet and so slow C G D G Shattered my illusion Strum the C once [Refrain] D C If I only knew Strum the D once. All other notes 4 times. Em Half as much as you Am C I would be amazing, hazy Each C strum gradually slower tempo [Verse 3] G D If I stop to be Em C Long enough to see C G D G The life and death of one day G D Heavy in my heart Em C Honey in my head C G D G When I took the hard way [Solo] Same chords as the refrain Strum the D once. All other chords 4 times. D C Em Am C [Verse 4] G D If I lost your hand Em C I know I could stand C G D G Without your protection G D Just because I know Em C Doesn't mean I'll go C G D G It would be the hard way