Tom: Bm D [Verse 1] D Folks call me a maverick, guess I ain't too diplomatic, C G D Just never been the kind to go along. D Just avoiding confrontation, for the sake of conformation C G A And I'll admit I tend to sing a different song. [Pre-chorus 1] Bm A G Sometimes you just can't be afraid to wear a different hat. E A If Columbus had complied this ol' world might still be flat. [Chorus] D F Nothing ventured, nothing gained, G C G D Sometimes you've got to go against the grain. [Verse 2] D Well, I’ve been accused of making my own rules. C G D There must be rebel blood just a-runnin' through my veins. D But I ain't no hypocrite, what you see is what you get. C G A And that's the only way I know to play the game. [Pre-chorus 2] Bm A G Old Noah took much ridicule building his great ark. E A But after 40 days and 40 nights, he was looking pretty smart. [Chorus] D F Sometimes it's best to brave the wind and rain. G C G D By havin' the strength to go against the grain. [Break] | A | A | A | A | G | D | A | A | | A | A | A | A | G | D | E | E | | F#m | E | D | D | B | B | B | E | | A | A | C | C | D | G D | A | A | A | A [Verse 3] E Well, there's more folks than a few, who share my point of view. D A E But they're worried if they're gonna sink or swim. E They'd like to buck the system but the deck is stacked against 'em. D A B And they're a little scared to go out on a limb. [Pre-chorus 3] C#m B A But if you're gonna make a difference, if you're gonna leave your mark. F# B You can't follow like a bunch of sheep, you've gotta listen to your heart. [Chorus] E G Go bustin' in like ol' John Wayne. A D A E Sometimes you've got to go against the grain. E G Nothing ventured nothing gained, A D A E Sometimes you've got to go against the grain.