Vandals - Sorry Mom And Dad

intro : E E E E G E E E

E G#
well , you came into this world naked , screaming and covered in blood
A F#
who was there to wipe you off and give you your first hug?

E G#
and it took a couple years to figure out how to not shit in your pants
A F#
but someone was there to clean you up and powder off your rash

G# – A G# – A G# – A G# – A
it’s been them from the start , the ones you tortured and broke their hearts
A – B A – B A – B
the two that you hate – the two that you blame – the very same ones that
B
gave you your name

E G#
remember the time you were five and you lied about who broke your lamp?
A F#
who were the ones that sat you down and gave you a second chance?

( pre – chorus )

G# – A G# – A G# – A G# – A
it’s been them from the start , the ones you tortured and broke their hearts

A – B A – B A – B
the two that you hate – the two that you blame – the very same ones that

B
gave you your name

chorus :
E G#
go home to mom and dad and say you’re sorry ,
A F#
it’s the least that you can do , after all you’ve put them through .
oh , come on .
E G#
beg mom and dad’s forgiveness , they deserve it .
A F# B E
even if you don’t mean it , make them believe you that it’s true .
( intro )

E G#
and when they offered you up all that great advice ,
A F#
you just screamed “fxxk you , both – and let me live my life!
E G#
i’m gonna go out drinking with my friends have unprotected sxx ,
A F# B
pierce my nose and get a tattoo of a dragon on my neck!”

( chorus )
D B E
cuz now your 35 and working in a warehouse cuz you spent your college money
on cocaine

D B
and the shame of your existence is ever so persistent cuz you know your parents tried
E B
and you’re to blame – you’re to blame , cuz . .

( pre – chorus )
( chorus )

end on E .