Capo 3 Verse 1: G D Em People say it just doesn't matter but C G The closer I get I'm giving in D I can't escape Em C Damn what a shame G D Em Listen to me just for a minute C G I can be quick, no gimmick D Em C I got a plan, you should live it Pre-chorus: G D The closer I get, I can't relate Em C This ain't our place, let us go far, far away G D Em Find a new home, rules of our own C You and me both are the same G D Em C Try to be strong, baby come on now, come on G D Lie after lie, so many times Em C When I'm trying to find a peace of mind Chorus: G D Em C I've got love for you when the time gets rough G D Em C When all the stress adds up and when you say I've had enough 2x Verse 2: G D Whatever happened to the good times Em C We should create for ourselves not rely on G D They'll never get a hold of me Em C G Simple you see, simplicity yeah D Em The closer I get I can't relate C I can't escape G Oh, the pain D How they lie all the time Em C when I'm trying to find a peace of mind Bridge: C G D Em Yes I found my own way out C G C I'm going all the way... G D Em Until the people all find out C G D They're going all the way down...