Intro: | A | A | A | A | A |Verso 1:
A A He stands there like demon a guitar for a pitch fork A E A A stare that looks right through to your soul A A He knows they've come to see him and they know wonder why A E A He can't stand still and he look so tired and oldD Sing a song, try not to think A Act like it don't hurt A E Sing a song to cover up your cry D Make 'em laugh, let 'em dance A You know that you'll make it A E A But they don't know how hard you have to tryInstrumental: | A | A | A | A |Verso 2:
A A With a smile that charms the women and a snare that makes men nervous A E A He sings a song of lovin' fightin' man A A The band wonders how he's done it from what the world did to him A E A And why it never happen like they planD Sing a song, try not to think A Act like it don't hurt A E Sing a song to cover up your cry D Make 'em laugh, let 'em dance A You know that you'll make it A E A But they don't know how hard you have to tryPiano solo: | D | A | A E | A | Instrumental: | A | A | A |Verso 3:
A A He pours out songs like water with each one he seem stronger A E A From somewhere comes a new found energy A A He gives them half his heart and a slow song love ballad A E A And I feel a kindred spirit within meD Sing a song, try not to think A Act like it don't hurt A E Sing a song to cover up your cry D Make 'em laugh, let 'em dance A You know that you'll make it A E A But they don't know how hard you have to try D Make 'em laugh, let 'em dance A You know that you'll make it A A A But they don't know how hard you have to try A E A It's over now and you've more than gotten byOutro: | A | A |