Verse 1:
G
Mom & Dad, I'm fine. How are you?
FC
I have joined a small circus (that much is true).
G
I'm a little malnourished, but try to relax.
FC
Could you find a better photo for the milk carton backs?
Send money.
F
Runaway
F
where's your head?
G
dreamer's dreams
G
are grounded
Chorus: (you can also play the intro here)
G
in reality
CF
that comes from above
G
God is calling
CF
there's no bigger love
GCF
It's his reality that welcomes us back
G
Trust and obey
CF
there is no other way
G (hold)
Verse 2:
G
Mom & Dad, I'm fair. How's life?
FC
Lent the money you sent me to the clown with the knife.
G
My career as an acrobat hasn't begun,
FC
but I'm busy giving blood and shoveling elephant dung.
Send money.
F
Runaway
F
Why so tense?
G
dreamer's dreams
G
will make sense
repeat Chorus
Instrumental break: (play 2x)
C (hold) (you can play the organ part while holding an open C chord)
Bridge:
F
Runaway
F
blowing smoke
G
your folks are worried
G
(and going broke)
F
after the fall
F
is an all-new episode
G
reality
G
is the high road
repeat Chorus 3x (2nd time no music)
End:
G
in reality
CF
that comes from above
G
God is calling