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