Intro: G C G G Em F# G G C G G Em F # G G C G As I stray out on my own Em F# G Become a stranger to my self G C G Walk away from all I own Em F# G Put my life on to a shelf G C G Well I’m alone, But I’m not lonely Em F# G I’ve got friends everywhere I go G C G I’ve got a house but still no home Em F# G I take shelter in my song C G I’ve been bold and I’ve been beaten D G I’ve come ahead and I’ve lost C G Everything I’ve been given Em F# G Has been worth the pain its costs Em F# G Worth the pain its costs Well theres a lie, Behind my smile The truth, that can’t be told It’s a load that I can’t share So I’ll carry that load on my own I’ve been bold and I’ve been beaten I’ve come ahead and I’ve lost Everything I’ve been given Has been worth the pain its costs I’ve got love that can’t be love A love that can’t be held It’s a love that tortures me That without my life is hell I’ve been bold and I’ve been beaten I’ve come ahead and I’ve lost Everything I’ve been given Has been worth the pain its cost I’ve been bold and I’ve been beaten I’ve come ahead and I’ve lost Everything I’ve been given Has been worth the pain its cost Hope it helps