Intro: G D C (x2)
Verse 1:
C C G
When I first laid eyes on you
Em D C
Well, the night just felt so odd
C C G
You looked at me and the stars lined up
Em D C
So I thought I'd heard from God
And I gave him my best shot
Chorus:
G D C G
Loving you was like throwing a lasso
C G C D
around a tornado I tried to hold on to
G D C G
Took A ride on A tilt-A-whirl
C G C D
that sits on top of the world Man, I thought I could show you
Em D C
I've always been afraid of flying
C D G
But you can't blame a girl for trying
(Intro Chords 2x)
Verse 2:
C C G
Felt like a pearl when I was holding your hand
Em D C
So precious I forgot
C C G
You could have any girl but I only wanted one man
Em D C
And you were everything I'm not
Still I, gave it my best shot
Chorus:
G D C G
Loving you was like throwing a lasso
C G C D
around a tornado I tried to hold on to
G D C G
Took a turn on a high trapeze
C G C D
swinging over the deep, I thought I could show you
Em D C
I've always been afraid of flying
C Am D
But you can't blame a girl for trying
Bridge:
C C G
Like a vine bends a tree to the ground
D
I won't hold you down
C C
I tried to climb just as high
G D C
But I found all the clouds touch the ground
Cm
In this small town
Instr: G D C G C G D
End Chorus:
G F C G C
G
Took a ride on a high trapeze swinging over the deep
C D
I thought I could show you
Em D C
That I've always been afraid of flying
Am D G
But you can't blame a girl for trying
