Intro: A C#m E A
Verse 1:
A C#m
I came up like everyone,
E A
They taught us all the same.
A C#m
I said what they told me to say,
E A
And then, from that, they grade.
Verse 2:
A C#m
Give up repeating the facts;
E A
The fact could be arranged.
A C#m
Here I am, I'll take my chance,
E A
Now play the record straight.
Chorus 1:
A
Give it up!
C#m E A
Oh oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh, oh!
A
Give it up!
C#m E A
Oh oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh, oh!
[Repeat Intro]
Verse 3:
A C#m
Talking points from talking heads
E A
With automated smiles.
A C#m
There's no higher ground to stand
E A
Than bottom of the pile.
Verse 4:
A C#m
Give up acting unaware,
E A
You can't ignore the crime.
A C#m
The enemy is you as well,
E A
The enemy is I.
Chorus 1:
A
Give it up!
C#m E A
Oh oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh, oh!
A
Give it up!
C#m E A
Oh oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh, oh!
A
Give it up!
C#m E A
Oh oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh, oh!
A
Give it up!
C#m E A
Oh oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh, oh!
Bridge:
E C#m
Not in my name, you don't speak for me;
B
I am my voice, and I want to scream!
A
You want my air, you want my life,
E
I act as one, but I'm not alone.
Chorus 2:
E
Oh oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh, oh!
A
Give it up!
C#m E A
Oh oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh, oh!
Chorus 1:
A
Give it up!
C#m E A
Oh oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh, oh!
A
Give it up!
C#m E A
Oh oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh, oh!
A
Give it up!
C#m E A
Oh oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh, oh!
A
Give it up!
C#m E A
Oh oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh, oh!
[End with A]
