intro : C , Am , F , C C , Am , Dm , C

C
i spit on the streets in san
called the record company man
F
my enthusiasm filled the room
C
i was young and i was keen
with the devil in my stream
F
as i hollowed at an old blues tune
Am
we can’t sign your sign
G
’cause we’re doper than the mole
F
that you had on your nose and your clothes
Am
i should thank you gentleman
G
for this life that you brought me
F G
now move on down the road

i remember how i used to say

( chorus )
C
they can’t stop me now
Am
the world is waiting
F C
it’s my turn to stand out in the crowd
C
they can’t stop me now
Am
the tide is turning
Dm C
i’m gonna make you proud

post chorus :
C , Am , Dm , C

verse )
C
well nothing was tough

but i couldn’t get enough
F
out this rhythm and blues i crave
C
i was singing in the parks
F
singing in the clubs
Am
then along came maggie may
G
all the things he said to me
F
and all the things i heard
Am
i had a point to prove
G
i will climb this mountain
F
with this god given gift
G F
if it’s the last thing that i do
G
and i remember thinking

chorus ) x2

( bridge )
G
born to ramble
F
born to sing
Em Dm G
in a new world of rock n roll
F
woman in particular
Dm Em
feel my heart will cry
F G
and fired up my soul

C
thanks for the faith
thanks for the patience
Dm F
thanks for the helping hand
C
thanks for the love
G
thanks for the guidance
Dm
thanks for the tartan pride

( chorus ) x2