Intro
C G Am F x2
Verse 1
CG
The other day I got an email, I almost didn't read it
AmF
But something caught my eye right before I could delete it
CG
It was bold and underlined, "Please Read" was the title
AmF
Followed by "Jake you are my idol"
CG
It said and I quote, my name is Nikki and I used to be dancer
AmF
Til the day the doctor diagnosed me with cancer
CG
So I said goodbye to all the hair on my head
Am F (single hit)
And said hello to my hospital bed
CG
Yeah see I was just a normal girl, it happened so fast
AmF
There were so many days that I thought would be my last
CG
However the fight was tough, and the battle was long
Am F (single hit)
But I felt strong when I listened to your songs
CG
You were, always there for me, you helped my heart beat
AmF
You were my only friend, kept you on repeat
CG
I thank God for you every single night
Am F (single hit)
Cause believe or not, you saved my life
Chorus
CG
I've met a million people, been a million places
AmF
Shook a million hands, seen a million faces
CG
I've had a million lows, and a million more highs
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No I haven't made a million, but I've touched a million lives
CG
I've met a million people, been a million places
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Shook a million hands, seen a million faces
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Ive had a million lows, and a million more highs
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No I haven't made a million, but I've, but I've
Verse 2
CG
Yeah the mailman knocked said it was for me
AmF
Handed me a box, sent from Tennessee
CG
Written on the top "for jakes eyes only"
AmF
Inside was a journal and letter that he wrote me
CG
It said my name is Dillon I'm in 7th grade
AmF
I'm ridiculed and picked on almost everyday
CG
Yeah they push me in the halls in between my classes
AmF
Yesterday they took my books then broke my glasses
CG
I got no one to talk to, its like I don't exist
AmF
Sometimes I wonder if I was gone, would I be missed?
CG
But lemme tell the real reason for this letter
AmF
You've helped me through it all, you've help me feel better
CG
You're words gimme confidence, your messages inspire me
AmF
You help me find my inner strength deep inside me
CG
Through all the bad times, you helped me find the light
Am F (single hit)
Believe or not, you saved my life
Chorus
CG
I've met a million people, been a million places
AmF
Shook a million hands, seen a million faces
CG
I've had a million lows, and a million more highs
AmF
No I haven't made a million, but I've touched a million lives
CG
I've met a million people, been a million places
AmF
Shook a million hands, seen a million faces
CG
Ive had a million lows, and a million more highs
AmF
No I haven't made a million, but I've, but I've
Verse 3
CG
I was sittin' at my table at dinner the other night
AmF
When I noticed a little girl sittin' to my right
CG
She was lookin' at me like she knew me, I guess she did
AmF
Cause then she walked right up to, and then she said
CG
My name is Sami and I swear that I'm your biggest fan
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I think she even had my name written on her hand
CG
She said me my brother used to listen to you every day
Am F (single hit)
Until last year, when he passed away
CG
I'll never forget seein' my parents cry
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When they got a call sayin' that your son had died
CG
Man I wish that he was here now, you were his favorite
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He had your mixtape and never stopped playin' it
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Your music gives me a feelin that I just can't describe
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Its like I got my brother back, and hes still alive
CG
I pray for both of you, every single night
Am F (single hit)
Cause believe or not, you saved my life
Chorus
CG
I've met a million people, been a million places
AmF
Shook a million hands, seen a million faces
CG
I've had a million lows, and a million more highs
AmF
No I haven't made a million, but I've touched a million lives
CG
I've met a million people, been a million places
AmF
Shook a million hands, seen a million faces
CG
Ive had a million lows, and a million more highs
AmF
No I haven't made a million, but I've, but I've
Outro
CG
Now lemme turn the table, and talk to you
AmF
I had a dream but your the reason that its comin' true
CG
Yeah I've had some dark days, when the sun don't shine
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But you always reminded me that I would be fine
CG
Cause when no else cared, you believed in my vision
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And now I got an army comin' with me on my mission
CG
I thank God for all you, every single night