The Wonder Years - I Wont Say The Lords Prayer

i like to play this in D# standard , capo on 2nd fret . feel free to criticize and
correct , i’m open to it , as i’m not sure about these , so please correct if need be .

C
it’s a series of bars thrift stores and churches lining the streets
Am Gm F
while women with gold crosses push kids into half – formed beliefs
C
and if lot was righteous , i think i’d rather not be
Am Gm F
we lean on fences built from outdated morality
C
it’s a gang mentality , it’s a dangerous thing
Am Gm F
they don’t ask you to think , just to repeat after me
C
and assume you’re too careless to look at it critically
Am Gm F
you’ll stop progress if it contradicts what you’re told to believe

B5 A5 C B5
i refuse to spend life on my knees

C
these billboards that flaunt these scared tactics
Am Gm F
make me think you’re only good if you’re afraid of being punished
C
every single sunday , church bells wake me up
Am Gm F
but it’s never enough to pull me out of bed

C
the church on main street has got its doors painted red
Am Gm F
and i guess it’s so the angel of death passes over it on its way to get gas
C
the church over on broad street has got a neon sign that says jesus save me
Am Gm F
and i guess it’s so god can see from where he is in the cheap seats

B5 A5 C B5
i refuse to spend life on my knees
F
i won’t let somebody else
Am
somebody else
C
somebody else

C F
if we’re all just christians or lions
C F
i think i’d rather be on the side with sharper teeth
B5 A5
i don’t need saving