Tension

[Intro] Dm  Bb  Dm  Bb
        Dm  Bb  Dm  Bb

Dm
 I wake up every morning bright and early
Bb
 Roll out of bed but I'm never quite alone
Dm
 Tension is pulling me in all directions
Bb
 And these problems use me as a rope

Dm
 Sometimes the pressure will just drive you crazy
Bb
 At any time I could explode
Dm
 I need some peace of mind, it's got me tired
Bb
 Don't wanna lose it, but I'm turning down that road

Dm       F                  C                 Gm
I need a moment 'cause I've spread myself too thin
Bb            F             A
We all need a moment in our life
Dm               F
Work's hard, the day's too long
    C                    Gm
And that's just where it begins
Bb          F               A
Tension has had us all this time

Dm
 I sit in traffic every single morning
Bb
 Just as I arrive, I'm slaving to the ground
Dm
 Making the money, so I feed my family
Bb
 But I can't raise them, 'cause I ain't got the time

Dm
 I got no free days on my busy schedule
Bb
 I turn the page and it's the same
Dm
 Don't like my situation, you don't either
Bb
 Don't wanna look back scared, I'm working life away

Dm       F                  C                 Gm
I need a moment 'cause I've spread myself too thin
Bb            F             A
We all need a moment in our life
Dm               F
Work's hard, the day's too long
    C                    Gm
And that's just where it begins
Bb          F               A
Tension has had us all this time

( Dm  Bb  Dm  Bb )

F                 C
But every now and then
          Gm          Bb
I drive alone an open road
           F                          Dm    C Bb
Hot summer days, a gentle breeze that feels alright
        F                        C            Gm
All alone, and I can't feel no pain, only strength
          Bb                F                      Dm    C Bb
Enjoy the sights, I feel alive, relaxing here just feels alright
         F
Far from home

[Solo] C  Gm  Bb
       F  Dm  C  Bb
       C  G  A

Dm       F                  C                 Gm
I need a moment 'cause I've spread myself too thin
Bb            F             A
We all need a moment in our life
Dm               F
Work's hard, the day's too long
    C                    Gm
And that's just where it begins
Bb          F               A
Tension has had us all this time

[Final] Dm  F  C  Gm  Bb  F  A
        Dm  F  C  Gm  Bb  F  A
        Dm  F  C  Gm  Bb  F  A
        Dm  F  C  Gm  Bb  F  A