Intro: C E Am E5 C When I was your girl E I didn't know that I would Am end where you begin E5 more beautiful in your skin C No matter of regret E this loosening curl Am Teasing you out E5 When I was your girl C E Am In my room you said we'll stay here for an endless year F C Close the door we're letting no one near E Am When I was your girl E5 When I was your girl C And then today E All the nightmares came my way Am All the tears I tried to stay F You were never satisfied C When I was your girl G When I was your girl C And when I was she E I'd put on every coat Am To wear the weather down E5 But even in the sun C You said you tasted rain E I watched you unfurl Am You held on to me E5 When I was your girl C E Am In my cups I see you watching from the edge of the bed F C I'm sinking words that you never said E Am When I was your girl E5 When I was your girl C And then today E I'll be keeping out your way Am Every debt they owe I pay F They were never satisfied C When I was your girl G When I was your girl Bridge: C E Am F C G C We tore out a page E Impolitely quit the stage Am Into corners sweep our rage F I would never leave you crying C When I was your girl G When I was your girl F When I was your girl