Break Even

N.C. E I don’t need to be rich, just trying to break even B I don’t need to be the one in charge, I just want to be free E A I ain’t trying to tell nobody what to believe in E B E I just thank God I got somebody who believes in me E A Well I’ve carried this load down this road already E B Still here I am, back at the starting line Bm E A Wondering what it’s gonna take to catch that break already E B E Hand wrestling every day with the devil in my own mind E A Well I’ve been bruised and I’ve been burned, but I’ve learned a few good lessons E B About what it’s like to strike out on your own Bm E A Life’s a game and I keep you guessing, it’s a burden and A It’s a blessing E B E It’s a rough and rocky old road for a rolling stone N.C. E I don’t need to be rich, just trying to break even B I don’t need to be the one in charge, I just want to be free E A I ain’t trying to tell nobody what to believe in E B E I just thank God I got somebody who believes in me C#m E No winds may swirl, I’m still gonna sing F# B To the big old world that don’t owe me a thing Instr Interlude Bm E B Bm E A E B A E A When I think about the size and the scope of the human drama E B I recognize I play the smallest role Bm E A But when I set my suitcase down and hug the kids and kiss their mama E B E Well there ain’t no solace sweeter to my soul N.C. E I don’t need to be rich, just trying to break even B7 I don’t need to be the one in charge, I just want to be free, free, free E A I ain’t trying to tell nobody what to believe in E B E I just thank God I got somebody who believes in me A E B E Hey, hey, I should thank God for all the fine people who believes in me