Tom: C Am Why would I carry such a weight on my shoulders ? G Why do I always help you carry your boulders ? Am You wonder why I carry such a weight on my shoulders G And why would I tttts such a load F Cos someday you'll see Dm Next time I'll try it another way ( Am G ) Am Why would you try to make me friends with them soldiers ? G When you know that I've never been familiar with orders Am When you know that my heart is in a pretty disorder G And you should know that in my heart you fill every corner F Dm F And someday you'll see that all I want is to please Dm Next time I'll try it another way ( Am Am2 ) 2x G Am / Am2 (x2) How long will I sit and wait like a soldier G Am / Am2 (x2) How many summers will it take ? F E How many summers will I wait ? E Am How many shoulders will I break ? Why would I carry such a weight on my shoulders ? Why am I always by your side when you're down ? Why did I help you build a beautiful house ? And why did I break my back for you in the cold ? Cos someday you'll see Next time I'll try it another way Why would I have to quit if time makes me older ? Why do they wonder why I never get bored ? How could I tell them that I'll never let go But hey, you're my man but they just won't understand Cos someday you'll see that all I want is to please Next time I'll try it another way How long will I sit and wait like a soldier ? How many summers will it take ? How many summers will I wait ? How many shoulders will I break ? Why would I carry such a weight on my shoulders ? Why do I always help you carry your boulders ? You wonder why I carry such a weight on my shoulders And why would I tttts such a load Cos someday you'll see Next time I'll try it another way How long will I sit and wait on that boulder ? How many summers will I wait ?