Intro: G C B Verse: G The children never talk C B We finally shut them up Em Am D Always talking over those they only should obey G They canʼt leave home too soon C B We locked them up in their room Em Am D So they can think it over every time they misbehave Chorus: Em But some things shouldnʼt have to change Am D Itʼs how we both were raised G Am Itʼs how regular people were made D G We might be all the same G Am But youʼll be better off this way D Aah Verse: G The children think too much C B Theyʼve hardly a fear of god Em Am D Always asking questions they should only wish away G Sundays every week C B With father Montgomery Em Am D As theyʼve gotten older, they can hardly stay awake Chorus: Em But everybody has to pray Am D Itʼs how we both were raised G Am Itʼs how regular people were made D G We might be all the same G Am D But youʼll be better off this way Bridge: G Iʼm dying to meet you D As I really am Em But trying to please you D Just fucks with my head G Iʼve waited my whole life D To welcome you in Em You donʼt want to lie down D But you made the bed Chorus: Em Somethingʼs gonna have to change Am D Itʼs how we both were raised G Am Itʼs how regular people were made D G We might be all the same G Am But youʼll be better off this way D Aah Outro: G The children never call C B How could they cut us off Em Am D Guess thatʼs 20 years we shouldʼve never gave away People shouldnʼt have to change
