Capo 1
Tuning: Standard
[Intro]
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[Verse]
C
By the time I was your age Id give anything,
Am
To fall in love truly was all I could think,
F
Thats when I met your mother,
The girl of my dreams,
G
The most beautiful woman that Id ever seen.
C
She said boy can I tell you a wonderful thing?
Am
I cant help but notice youre staring at me,
F
I know I shouldnt say this but I really believe,
G
I can tell by your eyes,
That youre in love with me.
[Chorus]
F G Am C F
Now son Im only telling you this because life,
G
can do terrible things.
[Verse]
C
Now most of the time wed have too much to drink,
Am
And wed laugh at the stars and wed share everything,
F
Too young to notice,
And too dumb to care,
G
Love was a story that couldnt compare.
C
I said girl can I tell you a wonderful thing?
Am
I made you a present of paper and string,
F
Open with care now Im asking you please,
G
You know that I love you,
Will you marry me?
[Chorus]
F G Am C F G
Now son Im only telling you this because life can do terrible things.
F G Am C F
Youll learn one day, I hope and I pray that god,
G
Shows you differently.
[Verse]
C
She said boy can I tell you a terrible thing?
Am
It seems that Im sick,
And Ive only got weeks.
F
Please dont be sad now,
I really believe,
G
You were the greatest thing that ever happened to me.
C Am
Slow, So Slow,
F
I fell to the ground,
G
On my knees.
[Verse]
C
So dont fall in love theres just too much to lose,
Am
If youre given the choice then I beg you to choose,
F
To walk away walk away,
Dont let it get you,
G
I cant bear to see the same happen to you.
[Chorus]
F G Am C F
Now son Im only telling you this because life,
G C
Can do terrible things.
