let the burden go

keyboard: Yamaha PSR-540

(violins start)


verse 1:

B C G/D B C G/D B C G/D B C G/D B C Em D C D
Is the story you’ve told something that you’ve made up in your head

B G/D B C G/D B C G/D B C G/D B C Em D C D
A reason to refuse a life ordi na ry instead?

C1 D
You tell me don’t worry, about the life you choose.

Bm G2
If you don’t play by rules, then you’re surely to lose.

C G2 D
To sum up my thoughts in three words, I am concerned.

verse 2:

B C G/D B C G/D B C G/D C B Em D C D
It’s been years, I barely recognize who you are.

B C G/D B C G/D B C G/D B C G/D C B Em C1 G D
Where have you been travelling, adventures unravelling, chasing a star.

C1 D
Where have you been living? You don’t look so well.

Bm G1
Your hair is a mess. To be honest, you smell.

C G2 D
I left a message that you never returned.

verse 3:

B C G/D B C G/D B C G/D B C G/D C B Em D C D
I heard you were in Europe, the story is unverified.

G/D B C G/D B C G/D B D C B Em D C D
Finding a cure for your dad, I heard that he died.

C1 D
I’m sorry to hear that he passed away.

Bm G2
Were you by his side on that day?

C G1 D
Tell me. Let me know what I can do

verse 4:

B C G/D B C G/D B C G/D B C G/D C B Em D C D
Since your dad’s passing, you’ve carried this chip on your shoulder.

B C G/D B C G/D B C G/D B C G/D C B Em C1 G2 D
Feeling guilty and angry and wanting to fight, this chip has become a boulder.

C1 D
Sorl medication did not kill him that day.

Bm G2
The cost of revenge takes a lifetime to pay.

C G2 D D
Don’t spend your life, looking for dragons to slay or they will find you,
i’m here to remind you

buildup to chorus:

chorus:

G A B C G D Em
It’s not your fault, Faith. Let the burden go.

G A B C G D Em
It’s a result, Faith. I want you to know.

C G D Em
Life continues despite your best intention.

C G D Em
You tried, and that’s an honorable mention.

G A B C G D Em
It’s not your fault, Faith. Let the burden go.

G A B C G D Em
You’re in a cult, Faith. A carnival side show.

C G D Em
Forget being homeless. Embrace being normal.

C G D Em
If you want to make a difference, dress a little formal.

bridge:

F C1
Smelling bad, unwashed hair, a protest sign in the air.

G2 A2
Who’s going to listen? Who’s going to care?

spoken
Maybe they’ll stare.
(Especially when you get naked.)
(Like at those fur protests.)

(singing)

F C1
The 60’s revolution has been put to bed.

G2 A2
Work for a difference, wear a suit and tie instead.

F C1
this is what i do at the place of my employment

G2 A2
while you slack off for your own enjoyment

F C1
the hippies of the past are the yuppies of today

G2 A2
if you want to win the game, you’ve got to learn how to play

F C1
this is what i do at the place of my employment

G2 A2
while you slack off for your own enjoyment

F C1
the hippies of the past are the yuppies of today

G2 A2
if you want to win the game, you’ve got to learn how to play

FAITH
(singing)

verse 1:

B C G/D B C G/D B C G/D B C G/D C B Em D C D
Oh Trevor, I never can sever the friendship with you.

G/D B C G/D B C G/D B C G/D C B Em D C D
Trevor, believe me the story I tell you is true.

FAITH
(speaking)
Look for yourself.

FAITH
(singing)
C1 D
In the encrypted files, it's no mystery,

Bm G2
on the mainframe computer in room number three.

C2 G2 D
The hard drive contains the history

verse 2:

G/D B C G/D B C G/D B C G/D C B Em D C D
Once you make this decision you cannot go back.

G/D B C G/D B C G/D C B Em C G D
Honesty in this world is a revolutionary act.

C D
Think carefully before you decide.

Bm G2
If you seek adventure, you won't be denied.

C1 G2 D
Listen to that still, small voice inside.

verse 3:

G/D B C G/D B C G/D C B Em D C D
You can help destroy the chip you’ve created.

B G/D B C G/D B C G/D B C G/D C B Em C1 G D
Undo what you've done join us on the run, 9 to 5 is over rated.

C1 D Bm G2
We'll reach the radio in Nevada. Dance for money to buy coffee coolata.

C G1 D
Sorl and Angelwire will be exposed and shut down.

verse 4:

G/D B C G/D B C G/D G/D C B Em D C D
A life of adventure opens her hand.

B C G/D B C G/D B C G/D B G/D C B Em C1 G2 D
Your spinning yarns to justify yours but hanging to a strand.

C1 D
Trevor, it's time to sever the tie. (she cuts his tie off with scissors)

Bm G2
If you wait too long, I'll say goodbye.

C G2 D
Perhaps the life you're meant for, is not the life you planned.

D
This life could be grand.

buildup (to chorus)

chorus:

G A B C G D Em
It's your fault, Trevor. You designed the chip.

G A B C G D Em
But you can destroy it, sever technology's grip.

C G D Em
Progress has no conscience. But you have moral choices.

C G D Em
Turn on, tune in, to those moral voices.

G A B C G D Em
How can you continue, Trevor, now that you know this fact?

C G D Em
You think you're clever, pretending I am wacked.

C G D Em
Ridicule the person, dismiss what they say.

C G D Em
Anything to keep (your life this way) that 401k.

C G D Em
The benefits, and company car, and blackberry/treo/apple phone.

C G D Em
An expense account, for any amount, the good life you've known.

C G D Em
A 6-figure income with vacation--is it true?

C G D Em
But do you own your career/job, or does it, own you?

(buildup to chorus)


(FAITH AND TREVOR)
(Faith and Trevor are singing chorus to each other, either back and forth, or at the same time, singing on top of each other.)