Boy Wonder

Bm G D A 3x Bm That little kid with the metal in his head G Everybody questions how he isn’t dead D But from that which mortal wounds bled A Comes amazing style from everything he said G D Desolation lane, hear the thunder Bm G Standing on the corner is the boy wonder G D And though his eyes are filled with light Bm G He drifts as a shadow into the night G D With a shattered mirror and a cardboard crown Bm G Walking through the streets of this old town G D Yet the one who cares will follow him there Bm G Never leaving his heart feeling bare Bm G D A 2x Bm G Chanting the words of a thousand tears D A Standing tall to confront his fears Bm G His joys in life come from simple things D A Strumming away with integrity G D Desolation lane, hear the thunder Bm G Standing on the corner is the boy wonder G D And though his eyes are filled with light Bm G He drifts as a shadow into the night G D With a shattered mirror and a cardboard crown Bm G Walking through the streets of this old town G D Yet the one who cares will follow him there Bm G Never leaving his heart feeling bare | D | Bm | Bm | G | D | Bm | | A | | Bm G A D As the day broke in half, we went our way Bm G A But you stopped me and said it won’t go this way Bm G A Pull me aside and cry until you fall Bm G A Speaking a word that perfectly says it all Bm G Within the time a year has passed D A A moment too soon and it’s all too fast Bm G Truly this hour will last for the rest D A Promise me this you’ll go do the best Bm G D A 4x | G | Bm | Bm | G | D | Bm | Bm | G | G D Desolation lane, hear the thunder Bm G Standing on the corner is the boy wonder G D And though his eyes are filled with light Bm G He drifts as a shadow into the night G D With a shattered mirror and a cardboard crown Bm G Walking through the streets of this old town G D Yet the one who cares will follow him there Bm D Never leaving his heart feeling bare G D Jump up and shout it out loud Bm G Never forget to show that you’re proud G D Living in a slice of suburban hell Bm G Throw your bible into the well G D Don't hide yourself behind the lies Bm G Let them see the whites of your eyes G D And if you can’t face something alone Bm G I’ll be there when you put down the phone | D | Bm | Bm | G | D | Bm | Bm | G | (hold the G