Matthew West - Leaving Heaven

leaving heaven
matthew west and vince gill

intro : D A G , D A G

D A G
well , it’s been real nice living way up here
D A G
in paradise , over the atmosphere
Bm Em
but i can’t stay long , gotta make my way
G A D D A G , D A G
i’m leaving hea – ven today

D A G
you see the world is dark and it needs a light
D A G
i’m gonna hang a star in the eastern sky
Bm Em
so everybody’s gonna know where i touch down
G A D
i’m leaving hea – ven right now

G D A D
i’m gonna walk around that broken earth
G D A
trading in these streets of gold
G D A D
so if you ever wonder how much you’re worth
Em
you should know
G D G A D D A G , D A G
that you’re the reason why i’m leaving heaven

D A G
ain’t gonna be no kingdom , ain’t gonna be no crown
D A G
just a little old manger , in a little old town
Bm Em
but it’ll do just fine for this humble king
G A D
i’m leaving heaven let all the angels sing

G D A D
i’m gonna walk around that broken earth
G D A
trading in these streets of gold
G D A D
so if you ever wonder how much you’re worth
Em
you should know
G D G A D D A G , D A G
you’re the reason why i’m leaving heaven

D A G
and when my time comes to an end
D A G
i’ll lay down my life like a truest friend
Bm Em
and when i get back home , i’m gonna make some room
G A D
so , don’t you worry , ’cause i’m coming back for you

G D A D
and you will say goodbye to that broken earth
G D A
you’re gonna walk on streets of gold
G D A D
and if you ever wonder what my love is worth
Em
well you should know
G D G A D
that i’m the reason you’ll be seeing heaven
G D G A D D A G
oh , you’re the reason why i’m leaving heaven
D A G , D A G D
i’m leaving heaven