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Chorus Verse Em G C D Em G C D Em G C D Em G C A D e|------------------|-------------------| e|------------------|--------------------| B|------------------|-------------------| B|------------------|--------------------| G|------------------|-------------------| G|---------------2--|--------------2--2--| D|-------0--2-------|-------0--2----4\--| D|--2----0--2----0--|--2----0--2---2--0--| A|--2----2--3----5\-|--2----2--3----5\--| A|--2----2--3----0--|--2----2--3---0--x--| E|--0----3--3----5\-|--0----3--3--------| E|--0----3--3-------|--0----3--3------2--| Notes: - C is actually C/G, shown as C for simplicity - D is actually D/A and D/F# during verse as defined above Capo 4th fret [Intro Chorus] Em G C I've been a liar, been a thief, been a lover, been a cheat D Em G C All my sins need holy water, feel it washin' over me D Em G C Well little one, I don't want to admit to something D Em G C If all it's gonna cause is pain, truth in my lies right now are falling like the rain D So let the river run [Verse 1] Em G He's coming home with his neck scratched to catch flack C D Sweat jackets and dress slacks, mismatch Em G On his breast jacket is a sex addict and she just wants to C A D Exact revenge and get back Em G It's a chess match, she's on his back like a jetpack C D She's kept track of all his internet chats and guess who just Em G Happens to be moving on to the next actually C A D Just shit on my last chick and she has what my ex lacks Em G 'Cause she loves danger, psychopath C D And you don't fuck with no man's girl, even I know that Em G But she's devised some plan to stab him in the back C A D Knife in hand, says the relationship's hanging by a strand Em G So she's been on the web lately C D Says maybe she'll be my Gwen Stacy, to spite her man Em G And I know she's using me to try to play him C I don't care, "hi Suzanne", but I shoulda' said "bye Suzanne" After the first night, but tonight I am [Chorus 1] Em G C I've been a liar, been a thief, been a lover, been a cheat D Em G C A All my sins need holy water, feel it washin' over me Em G C Well little one, I don't want to admit to something D Em G C If all it's gonna cause is pain, truth in my lies now are falling like the rain A So let the river run [Verse 2] Em G One night stand turned into two night stayin', it was cold C D And some might scram, y'all we hug tight and Em G He found out, now she feels deserted and used C A D 'Cause he left, so what, he did it first to her too Em G Now how am I supposed to tell this girl that we're through? C D It's hard to find the words, I'm aloof, nervous and suited Em When it's too hurtful but what you deserve is the truth G C A D Don't take it personal, I just can't say this in person to you Em G C So I revert to the studio like Hole In The Wall diners D Don't have to be reserved in a booth Em G I just feel like the person who I'm turnin' into's C A D Irreversible, I prayed on you like it's church at the pew Em And now that I got you I don't want you G C Took advantage of my thirst to pursue D Why do I do this dirt that I do? Em G Get off my soapbox and preach, my sermon in speech C Detergent and bleach is burned in the womb 'Cause now with her in the womb We can't bring her in this world, shoulda knew To use protection 'fore I bit into your forbidden fruit [Chorus 2] Em G C I've been (fuck!) a liar, been a thief, been a lover, been a cheat D Em G C A All my sins need holy water, feel it washin' over me Em G C Well little one, I don't want to admit to something D Em G C If all it's gonna cause is pain, truth in my lies now are falling like the rain A So let the river run [Bridge] Em G C My name's (oh-oh), my name's (oh-oh) Denver (oh-oh), never run Em G C Just call me (oh-oh), call me (oh-oh) River (oh-oh) N.C. We'll let the river run [Verse 3] C Always the bride's maid, never the bride, hey D Fuck can I say, if life was a highway C The sequel’s an enclave, I’ll be swerving in five lanes Em D Speeds at a high rate like I'm sliding on ice maybe C That's why I'm made, that came at you sideways Em I can't keep my lies straight C What I made you terminate my baby Em This love triangle left us in a wreck tangled C What else can I say, it was fun for a while, bet I really woulda loved your smile Didn't really wanna abort but fuck it, what's one more lie to tell an unborn child? [Chorus 3] Em G C I've been a liar, been a thief, been a lover, been a cheat D Em G C All my sins need holy water, feel it washin' over me D Em G C Well little one, (I’m sorry) I don't want to admit to something (I fucked up) D Em G C If all it's gonna cause is pain, the truth in my lies now are falling like the rain D So let the river run (river run, river run, river run) ************************************ | \ Slide down | x Dead note ************************************