Standard (EADGBE)

Maybe if I told you lies, then you wouldn't break my heart

Oh yes, you know I've found your reason

Maybe if I criticized and tore myself apart

I'd give you something to believe in

And my intention's never good enough for you

Frustration is your gift to me

Maybe if I synchronized my mind along with yours

You'd find me better to be around

Maybe if I shined your shoes and polished all your floors

I'd know you'd never leave the ground

And your reaction never fails to let me down

Frustration is your gift to me (but)

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I'm searching for a way to make my frustration my power

I'm searching for a way to make it up your iv'ry tower

And I know, you won't receive me

And I know, you won't believe me

And I know, that you don't need me

But in time, I won't need you to

Maybe if I said the things I know you'd like to hear

You wouldn't be so quick to leave

Maybe if I didn't try so hard to keep you near

You'd have no reason to deceive

And your conviction's not enough to weigh you down

Your power now, is much too strong (but)

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