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CAPO 5
INTRO
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VERSE 1
[G] I was asked a question [C] about anxiety. [G]
[C] How do I hold it and [G] what does it feel to [D/F#] me?
[G] This is how I answered, though a [C] little bit off the [G] cuff,
[C] “When I’m sitting [G] down it still kinda [D/F#] feels like I’m standing up.”
I [G] thought about the question [C] about anxiety. [G]
[C] How do I wear it and [G] what does it look like on [D/F#] me?
[G] Looks like the clothes I slept in are the [C] same ones that I [G] wore
to [C] get me through my [G] breakfast then [D/F#] get me through the [G] door.
VERSE 2
[G] I was asked a question [C] about my mental [G] health.
[C] What do I do when I’m [G] feelin’ blue to [D/F#] help myself?
[G] This is how I answered, but [C] this time with more [G] thought,
“I [C] sing a song or [G] stand on the lawn in a [D/F#] sunny spot.”
I [G] thought about the question [C] about my mental [G] health.
[C] What do I need when I’m [C] feelin’ the speed of [D/F#] life itself?
I [G] need to slow it down, or [C] maybe just go less [G] fast.
That’ll [C] get me through my [G] lunch, and [D/F#] bring me to the [G] past.
VERSE 3
[G] I was asked a question [C] about the things I [G] fear.
[C] When is it time to [G] ask someone to [D/F#] hear - me?
[G] This is how I answered, I [C] thought this one [G] before,
[C] “Maybe tomorrow; [G] maybe next week, I’m [D/F#] not too sure.”
I [G] thought about the question [C] about the things I [G] fear.
[C] When do I [G] look ‘em in the eye, and [D/F#] will they disappear?
[G] Perhaps when I’m stronger, or [C] even when I’m [G] weak.
[C] Maybe through my [G] supper I’ll [D/F#] find the time to [G] speak.
VERSE 4
[G] I was asked a question [C] about what I want to [G] do.
[C] Why do I always [G] wander the hallways con-[D/F#]-fused?
[G] This is how I answered with [C] hopeful honesty, [G]
“I [C] still don’t know, but I’m [G] giving it a go, you see.” [D/F#]
[G] I thought about the question [C] about what I want to [G] do.
[C] Why do I have to [G] think about that, too? [D/F#]
My [G] head’s a little weary, I [C] think you can relate. [G]
I [C] missed my midnight [G] snack because I [D/F#] stayed up way too [G] late.
OUTRO
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