First time writing out chords.. Didn't tab out the individual notes he plays but 
these are the chords used. Sounds accurate to me.. added in some symbols for 
timing with the vocals. Work with me here lol. 

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Standard tuning, no capo

. - pause
~ - no pause between words
--># - slide up a fret

Intro
C Am G

C                      Am         
I.. have taken the same ride 
         F
too many times
        G
i could fall asleep . . .

C
I . . . 
         Am
know the lions 
         F
sleep in cages
         G
when day turns to night. . . 

C                            Am 
I~know the . clowns wipe~the~fake .
                        F
makeup~smiles~off~their~faces
         G
when the show is done . . .

    C                       Am 
And I~know the . tight~rope~walkers
              F
have blisters on . .
      G
their feet . .

    C                            Am                     F
and i~know~the . strong~man~just~isn't~as . strong as he once was .
  G-->#
before . . 

        C                       Am                        
Ooo~and I know the ringmaster . doesn't believe in what he 
F
yells~to~the~crowd .
   G-->#
anymore
 
        C                            Am
Ooo and I know the candy floss has . always been just
F         G--->#
sugar and air

          C(palm mute)
OOoo~but~you......
            Am
You are the only reason . . .
F
I . . .
          G
come back here

Outro 
C Am F G C
OOooooo