THIS IS THE WAY
(Bruce Foxton)
A-side to Arista single (Arista, BFOX 2, 1983)
Chords used:
D:
xx0232
F:
133211
A:
x02220
Bm: x24432
Em: 022000
G:
3x00...33
D A Bm (x2)
D A Bm (x2)
D
A
So you find yourself on your own,
Bm
But just exactly what am I to do?
D
A
The first thoughts, that go through your head,
Bm
I wouldn't abide to!
Em
G
I never ever lied to you
Em
G
D
A
Bm
I never ever tried, so why start now?
D A Bm (x2)
D
A
It's so important to prove to yourself
Bm
Tread lightly, and think ahead
D
A
Second chances are rare enough
Bm
Be wise, and use them well.
Em
G
I never ever lied to you
Em
G
D
A
Bm
I never ever tried, so why start now?
D
A
Bm
This is the way uh-huh
D
A
Bm
This is the way uh-huh
A
G
A
G
Unless you want to, don't mean to push you
A
G
A
G
Unless you have to, think for yourself!
A
G
A
G
Unless you want to, don't mean to push you
A
G
F
Unless you have to - THINK FOR YOURSELF
D
A
Bm
uh-huh
D
A
Bm
This is the way uh-huh
D
A
You're the reason that I continue,
Bm
Not important as to what they say
D
A
Second chances are rare enough
Bm
Be wise and use them well
Em
G
I never ever lied to you
Em
G
D
A
Bm
I never ever tried, so why start now?
D
A
Bm
This is the way uh-huh (x2)
D
A
Bm
This is the way uh-huh (the way I found you I mean to keep you) (x6 and fade)