Capo: Fret 3
Intro Em..
hmm..
Em
i don't break when the storms come down
C Bm Em
been through hell.. but stand my ground
Em
ain't no man, gonna take my place
C Bm
i wear these scars.. off..
Em
like a badge of faith
Em
let them talk, i've heard it all
Em
built my life from every fall
C
got dirt and sweat in my veins
B
that's just proof i earned my name..
Chorus
Em
i've been lost and i've been found
C
torn apart, but never down
Am
had my faith when times got tough
B
when the roads got cold and rough
Em
don't need respect or sympathy
C
the good lord made me how i should be
Am
say what you want, it won't change me
B Em
i'm still standing.. proud.. and free
Em
i've seen friends turn their backs
Em
watch good hearts fade to black
C Bm
but i kept walking head held high..
Em
ain't no tear i ain't let dry
Em
i don't run, i face my fight
Em
work all day and sleep at night
C
ain't no rule i gotta obey
B
i live and die my kind of way..
Chorus
Em
i've been lost and i've been found
C
torn apart, but never down
Am
had my faith when times got tough
B
when the roads got cold and rough
Em
don't need respect or sympathy
C
the good lord made me how i should be
Am
say what you want, it won't change me
B Em
i'm still standing.. proud.. and free..
Em
if i fall, i'll stand again
Em
take my punches on the chin
C
ain't built to beg or bend
Em
i'll fight my fight until the end..
Em
they can hate, i'll take my peace
Em
live my life the way i please
C
i'm still the man i'm meant to be..
B
ain't no shame in being me..
Chorus
Em
i've been lost and i've been found
C
torn apart, but never down
Am
had my faith when times got tough
B
when the roads got cold and rough
Em
don't need respect or sympathy
C
the good lord made me how i should be
Am
say what you want, it won't change me
B (Em)
i'm still standing.. proud and.. free..
Outro Em C Am B Em..
Note: Original key intro from Gm