Wanted It That Way

C F C C F C C Left all the flowers in the living room Dm Shook every hand I didn't know C Stacked all the cards I'll read to you when I get alone C I made your bed, hung your favourite dress Dm Mailed all the letters that you saved C Broke the news over every call that you couldn't make Am G C F Never written down in a will, on a page Am G C F I do my best to try and keep you around this place G C F C 'Cause I know, you would've wanted it that way C You oldest boy gave his girl your ring Dm They set a wedding date in June C Your daughter named her brown-eyed baby after you C I call my youngest brother once a day Dm And you would be so proud to know C He brings you yellow roses every time he's home Am G C F Never written down in a will, on a page Am G C F We do our best to try and keep you around this place G C 'Cause we know, you would've wanted it that way Bb F Fm C Bb F G C C I found a letter in your dresser drawer Dm With my name and no address C Waiting for me and a birthday card that you never sent C You spoke to me like you never have Dm The words you held back all this time C Were the ones you could never say while you were alive Am G C F Why did I have to hear you were proud of me this way? Am G C F I'm gonna carry this letter around, so you're here everyday G F G C F C 'Cause I know, yes, I know, you would've wanted it that way C Wanted it that way, you