CAPO: 5th Fret INTRO: G C D C G C So here you are again D G Standing at my door C You know I'll understand D Well, that's what friends are for C So, what's he done this time, what did he say G To make you so darn mad that you're running away C D Now you say you want to be like me Independent and free CHORUS: G But if you only knew C What a single girl goes through D The long working days and the lonely nights C G The empty, "I Love You's" Oh, if you only knew C What it's like to be alone You'd put your anger down D G A Turn around and go back home **Key Change - Up 2 Semitones** D Well, my life looks good to you E A I'm always in control D No one to answer to E But no one there to hold D You see, in my eyes you are the lucky one A With loving arms that you can lean upon D E And I'd give anything I could to save What you're throwing away CHORUS: A 'Cause if you only knew D What a single girl goes through E The long working days and the lonely nights D A The empty, "I Love You's" Oh, if you only knew D What it's like to be alone You'd put your anger down E A E Turn around and go back home BRIDGE: I know it's hard to face D A D But love ain't perfect everyday But I know a hundred girls E Who would gladly take your place CHORUS: A So, if you only knew D What a single girl goes through E The long working days and the lonely nights D A The empty, "I Love You's" Oh, if you only knew D What it's like to be alone You'd put your anger down E A Turn around and go back home D You'd put your anger down E A Turn around and go back home If you only knew