Tom: A A G [Verse 1] A G The feelings getting older A G The dust has settled down A G Theres dirt up on my shoulder A G When you took me down A G I've seen inside the darkness A G Sometimes a glimpse of her A G She's taking all your free time A G Is that what you prefer [Chorus 1] E D A E D A Life on the shelf E D A Doesn't hurt so bad E D A Til you're left behind E A G By you're time [Verse 2] A G The fate of feeling lonely A G My head begins to wane A G I've got a few memories A G To get me through the pain A G Like running down the stairs A G To meet the morning sky A G You held me by your side A G On the fourth of July [Chorus 2] E D A E D A Life on the shelf E D A Doesn't hurt so bad E D A Til you're left behind E A G By you're time [Jam] E D A [Chorus 3] E D A E D A Life on the shelf E D A Doesn't hurt so bad E D A Til you're left behind E A G By you're time