
Born Alone
Adam Calhoun
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Tom:
D
It's been a long road, Lord, it's been a long road
A
And I'm still feelin' like I'm so far from home
D
Could you help me just rest my bones
A
And could you help me not feel so alone
[Verse 1]
D
Came into this world burnin' bright, runnin' fast
A
I had everything to gain, the whole world in my hand
D
I was so damn tough that you couldn't tell me nothin'
A
Fightin' and cussin', got me hand-cuffed and
D
Threw my ass in prison, shackled in Hell's kitchen
D A
How I treated women, I just called 'em all bitches
D
Except my momma, she stayed through my whole conviction
A
I did my time, they let me out, it's time to get it
[Chorus]
D
Born alone and I'ma die alone
A
All that matters is what happens in between, yea
D
And all I know in a world so cold
A
Everything ain't always what it seems, oh no
[Verse]
D
Hit the ground runnin', ain't that somethin', take a look at me
D A
I don't want the world, I want the world and all it took from me
D
You ain't gettin' shit for free so you ain't gettin' shit from me
A
Grew up speakin' freely about freedom bein' the shit to me
D
Guy on top, live long enough to fall
A
Everybody drop around me but I'm still here through it all
D
History in the makin', if you want it then you go and take it
A
From the bottom to the top, first they love you then they hate you
D
Then they judge you when they hang you, just because they can't hang
D A
The ones that send you praises throw dirt on your damn name
D
They ain't got the heart to live and that's a damn shame
A
Waitin' on the day to throw dirt on your damn grave
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
D
It's been a long road, Lord, it's been a long road
A
And I'm still feelin' like I'm so far from home
D
Could ya help me just rest my bones
A
And could you help me not feel so alone
[Chorus 2x]
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