[Verse 1]
G D/F# Em
How can one become so bounded by choices that somebody else makes?
Am G D/F#
How come we both become a version of a person we don't even like?
G D Em
We're in love with the world but the world just wants to bring us down
Am G D/F#
By puttin' ideas in our heads to corrupt our hearts somehow
G D Em
When I was a child every single thing could blow my mind
Am G D/F#
Soaking it all up for fun but now I only soak up wine
G D Em
They say to play hard, you work hard, find balance in the sacrifice
Am G D/F#
And yet I don't know anybody who's truly satisfied
[Refrain]
G B7
You better believe I'm trying (Trying, trying)
Em D
To keep climbing (Climbing, climbing)
Am D
But the higher we climb feels like we're both none the wiser
[Chorus 1]
G D Em
So I hope I learn to get over myself
Am G D
Stop trying to be somebody else
G D Em
So we can love each other for free
Am G D
Everybody wants something, you just want me
[Verse 2]
G D Em
Why am I obsessing about the things I can't control?
Am G D
Why am I seeking approval from people I don't even know?
G D Em
In these crazy times I hope to find something I can cling onto
Am G D
'Cause I need some substance in my life, something real, something that feels true
[Pre-Chorus]
G B7
You better believe for you I've cried (I've cried, I've cried)
Em D
High tides (High tides, high tides)
Am D
'Cause I want you so bad but you can't fight fire with fire
[Chorus 2]
G D Em
I hope I learn to get over myself
Am G D
Stop trying to be somebody else
G D Em
Oh, I just want to love you, love you for free
Am G D
'Cause everybody wants something from me, you just want me
[Bridge]
G D Em
Listen, I know how low I can go, I give as good as I get
Am G D
You get the brunt of it all 'cause you're all I've got left
G D Em
Oh, I hope in time (Hope in time) we both will find (We'll both find) peace of mind
Am G D
Sometimes the road less traveled is the road best left behind
[Chorus 2]
G D Em
Oh, I hope I learn to get over myself
Am G D
Stop trying to be somebody else
G D Em
Oh, I just want to love you, love you for free, yeah
Am G D
Everybody wants something, you just want me
[Refrain]
G
You better believe I'm trying (Trying, trying)
D Em
To keep climbing (Climbing, climbing)
Am G D Am G
But the higher we climb feels like we're both none the wiser
