============= CAPO 1 ============= ==INTRO== C G F C (x2) ==VERSE== C G Oh, people downcast in despair, see the disillusion everywhere F C Hoping their bad luck will change. Gets a little harder everyday C G People struggle, people fight for the simple pleasures in their life F C The trouble comes from everywhere. It's a little more than you can bear ==CHORUS== C Am I know that it will hurt Dm I know that it will break your heart C G The way things are and the way they've been C G F C And the way they've always been ==VERSE== C G People shallow, self absorbed, see the push and shove for their rewards F C My, Me, Mine is on their minds. You can read about it in their eyes C G People ruthless, people cruel, oh the damage that some people do! F C Full of hatred, full of pride. It's enough to make you lose your mind ==CHORUS== C Am I know that it will hurt Dm I know that it will break your heart C G The way things are and the way they've been Am Yeah, I know that it will hurt Dm I know that it will break your heart C G The way things are and the way they've been ==BRIDGE== Bb F G Don't spread the discontent, don't spread the lies Bb F G Don't make the same mistakes with your own life C You never will let love survive ==INSTRUMENTAL== C G F F C G F F C C Am Am Dm C G G ==CHORUS== G Am Yeah, I know that it will hurt Dm I know that it will break your heart C G The way things are and the way they've been ==OUTRO== Bb F G Don't spread the discontent, don't spread the lies Bb F G Don't make the same mistakes with your own life Bb F G And don't disrespect yourself, don't lose your pride Bb F G And don't think everybody's gonna choose your side Bb F G Oh no, oh no... (fade out)