I Apologize Chords - Gary Fjellgaard

CAPO 3

Intro

Am7 G Am7 G

Verse 1

C G C I have this guilt I have this shame G C I have a conscience so I have to take the blame Dm C I stood back I watched it all F G7 I even helped imprison you behind those walls

Verse 2

C G C No excuse is good enough G C We never let you speak unless you mimicked us Dm C I can’t run I can’t hide F G7 Why I can’t even look you in the eye

Verse 3

C G C No hollow prayer no silent shout G C No more empty words spilling from my mouth Dm C You stripped away my thin disguise F G7 Now all that I can do is say I’m sorry C G C I apologize

Verse 4

C G C I thought that God was on my side G C And with my righteousness I’d tame the savage child Dm C I would not have them running free F G7 If they assimilate they could be like me

Verse 5

C G C How many can the wagons hold G C Another thousand children I suppose Dm C It must have seemed like judgement day F G7 The anguish as the wagons rolled away

Verse 6

C G C I can’t begin to know your pain G C You can’t forgive as long as memory remains Dm C Through it all you still survive F G7 And all that I can do is say I’m sorry C I apologize

Verse 7

C G C No hollow prayer no silent shout G C No more empty words spilling from my mouth Dm C You stripped away my thin disguise F G7 Now all that I can do is say I’m sorry F G7 Choking on the words that say I’m sorry C I apologize G I apologize C I apologize