Usually I play this D shape:
e|----0----|
B|----3----|
G|----2----|
D|----0----|
A|----x----|
E|----x----|
Intro: G
Verse 1:
G C
When Im hosed and they're closing in, maybe only then,
Em D G
really, Ill try to get right with myself.
C
So Ill grope down that ladder again, until Im tumbling
Em D G
but really, I just want to slide, I want to crash-land.
C
While my friend, my associate, hes a regal man.
Em D G
He bindles and he twists and ties, gives the reckoning,
C
and then its back on the road again with maybe thirteen grand.
Em D G
Moralize all you might like, I don't believe in it.
Chorus:
G C D
(Youve never earned your soul.) I know,
D C D
(Youve never earned your soul.) I know,
D C D
(Youve never earned your soul.) I know,
Em C G D G
but Im gonna try.
Verse 2:
G C
Im a rich young sophisticate, Ive got girls and friends.
Em D G
Im doing what I really like and getting paid for it.
G C
There is no key, theres no plan; I discovered that.
Em D G
And, truly, I dont think you'll find a happier man.
Chorus
Em C G D
"....but I'm gonna try."
Em C
You float up high and it isnt a sin.
G D
And there isnt a hell where well be sent.
Em C
Theres only now, and there isnt then.
G D G
So just breathe it in.
