chords used : D G A

capo 2

intro :
D G

verse 1 :
D
everybody’s reachin’ for something
G
every day pullin’ and tugging
D G
and always wantin’ a little more
D
holdin’ on to hurt like an anchor
G
treatin’ those we love like strangers
D G
takin’ names and keeping score
G A G D
we all know , what we’re really after
G A G A
somewhere along the road , we got it backwards

chorus :
D
if you want to give love then give it
G
if you want to feel some forgiveness
D A
then you’ve gotta let go and do some forgiving of your own
D
if you want a friend then be one
G
a little bit of kindness , show some
D A
you’ll be surprised of how much finds its way back home
G A G
it don’t matter what it is
D A D G
if you want it , give .

verse 2 :
D
i been down right stubborn ,
G
at one time or another ,
D G
and found it easier to bend .
D
i’ve had a shoulder to lean on
G
been the one who got to be strong
D G
and peace was waiting at both ends
G A G D
i’ve felt the power , i’ve seen what it can do
G A G D
it’s seemed so simple , so simple that it’s true

chorus :
D
if you want to give love then give it
G
if you want to feel some forgiveness
D A
then you’ve gotta let go and do some forgiving of your own
D
if you want a friend then be one
G
a little bit of kindness , show some
D A
you’ll be surprised of how much finds its way back home
G A G
it don’t matter what it is
D A D G D A
if you want it , give .

D
if you want a friend then be one
G
a little bit of kindness , show some
D A
you’ll be surprised of how much finds its way back home
G A G
it don’t matter what it is
D A D G D
if you want it , give .