V1: G, C, G, Em, C, Em, C, G
How I used to be sweet
I’d always write songs in G
My guitar was always somehow out of tune
I didn’t think that I was any good looking
How I used to be kind
Didn’t see anything as mine
Never once wore make up on my face
Somehow only living by the grace of total strangers
Chorus: D, C, G,
Used to be young
Used to be kind
Used to be a fool
Every single time
Em, D, Em, D, C, G
But I hope
In exchange
For my life
I have gained
A little wisdom in my eyes
V2:
How I used to be naive
Thought that everyone could see
That I wear my heart on my sleeve
For anyone to take a dig at me, anytime
Bridge Am, C, G, D
Ooh just like my banged up old guitar
I’ve mended cracks with care and love
Ooh and though we’re both a little worn
We’re stronger thanks to being torn
V3
Some say kindness makes you weak
They’ll take advantage of the meek
Give an inch and everyone will take a yard
They’ll bleed you dry and leave your heart in shards on the ground
Good vocal and guitar.Might need more instrumentation – strings?
Maybe see this as a closing track on the album, vocal harmonies would work alongside the guitar.
A wistful little song. Didn’t quite make the cut for me as it didn’t quite seem to fit with the the style of what I considered your strongest songs. A lovely song and could easily be included. Can’t quite hear what else you could do with it though.
You know what I love most about this song? It’s you. Your honesty and determination shine through. Doesn’t need anything else. It’s you.x
I can relate to the opening line. Song has good pace and for recording may be upright bass and snare drum played with brushes doing what we drummers call “trains.”
Don’t change that dial. It’s perfect like this. Such a beautiful melody.
‘We’re stronger thanks to being torn ‘ is a brilliant line.