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
