Intro: D G
Verse 1:
D
Everybody's reachin' for something
G
Every day pullin' and tugging
D G
And always wantin' a little more
D
Holdin' on to hurt like an anchor
G
Treatin' those we love like strangers
D G
Takin' names and keeping score
G A G D
We all know, what we're really after
G A G A
Somewhere along the road, we got it backwards
D
If you want to give love then give it
G
If you want to feel some forgiveness
D A
Then you've gotta let go and do some forgiving of your own
D
If you want a friend then be one
G
A little bit of kindness, show some
D A
You'll be surprised of how much finds its way back home
G A G
It don't matter what it is
D A D G
If you want it, give.
Verse 2:
D
I been down right stubborn,
G
At one time or another,
D G
And found it easier to bend.
D
I've had a shoulder to lean on
G
Been the one who got to be strong
D G
And peace was waiting at both ends
G A G D
I've felt the power, I've seen what it can do
G A G D
It's seemed so simple, so simple that it's true
D
If you want to give love then give it
G
If you want to feel some forgiveness
D A
Then you've gotta let go and do some forgiving of your own
D
If you want a friend then be one
G
A little bit of kindness, show some
D A
You'll be surprised of how much finds its way back home
G A G
It don't matter what it is
D A D G D A
If you want it, give.
D
If you want a friend then be one
G
A little bit of kindness, show some
D A
You'll be surprised of how much finds its way back home
G A G
It don't matter what it is
D A D G D
If you want it, give.