================================ NOTES: 1. Use barre chords (root on the E string) with a ska/reggae rhythm. 2. E should be played as a C-shaped barre chord (root on the A string). 3. These lyrics and chords/tab are only how I interpreted the song, so feel free to experiment/substitute/comment/etc. if you disagree! 4. Enjoy! ================================ VERSE 1: A C# I took your pictures down and off the wall today A C# Every time I look at them I think of yesterday D Dm A And I'm sorry but it's time I pack our life away VERSE 2: A C# I thought about you when I made the bed today A C# The left pillow untouched where your head used to lay D Dm A Don't be sorry, things will be better off this way CHORUS: A C# D Dm Don't be afraid to say how it is A C# D Dm Don't be ashamed of crushing my dreams A C# D Dm A Though I feel betrayed, I'm so glad I met you C# D Dm Oh, oh, oh... (etc.) QUICK SAX/ORGAN RIFF: A C# D Dm VERSE 3: A C# This is the hardest thing I've had to just accept A C# Alcohol and cigarettes have filled the void you've left D Dm A And I'm hungry but I think I'll stay in bed today [CHORUS] BRIDGE: D Dm I still remember the first time I saw you A C# D Dm We met because the Cake show was late D Dm And you looked so beautiful A E I had to come and ask your name A I had to come and ask your name SOLO: A C# A C# E|-------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------| B|-------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------| G|-------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------| D|-------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------| A|--------4--7--4--7--4--8--4-----4v--/7--4--------|--------4--7--4--7--4--8--4-----4v--| E|--5--7-----------------------7-------------7--5--|--5--7-----------------------7------| D Dm A E|-----------------------------|--------------------------------| B|-----------------------------|--------------------------------| G|-----------------------------|--------------------------------| D|-------------9h10--9------9--|------------9h10--9------9------| A|--/9--12--9-----------12-----|--8--12--8-----------12-----\7--| E|-----------------------------|--------------------------------| [CHORUS] OUTRO: A C# I never thought this was the way that this would end A C# Keep pinching myself hoping this was just a dream D Dm A Hope life gets better... I will be rid of you someday