Tracy Chapman ~ At this point in my life.
This song is a fine example of all that is Tracy Chapman a living legend.
Very accurate and beautiful song....Enjoy
F#m (intro)
DA
Done so many things wrong I don't know if I can do right
Oh I, Oh I've
DDF#mDADF#mDADA
Done so many things wrong I don't know if I can do right
A
At this point in my life
DF#mD
I've done so many things wrong I don't know if I can do right
ADF#m
If you put your trust in me I hope I won't let you down
DA
If you give me a chance I'll try
F#mDAE
You see it's been a hard road the road I'm traveling on
F#mDAE
And if I take your hand I might lead you down the path to ruin
F#mDAF#m
I've had a hard life I'm just saying it so you'll understand
DE
That right now, right now, I'm doing the best I can
AD
At this point in my life
AD
At this point in my life
DF#m
Although I've mostly walked in the shadows
D
I'm still searching for the light
A
Won't you put your faith in me
DF#m
We both know that's what matters
A
If you give me a chance I'll try
F#mDAE
You see I've been climbing stairs but mostly stumbling down
F#mDAE
I've been reaching high always losing ground
F#mDAF#m
You see I've conquered hills but I still have mountains to climb
DE
And right now right now I'm doing the best I can
AA
At this point in my life
A
Before we take a step
D
Before we walk down that path
D
Before I make any promises
F#m
Before you have regrets
F#m
Before we talk commitment
Let me tell you of my past
D
All I've seen and all I've done
E
The things I'd like to forget
AD
At this point in my life
AD
At this point in my life
DF#m
I'd like to live as if only love mattered
F#mD
As if redemption was in sight
A
As if the search to live honestly
DF#m
Is all that anyone needs
DA
No matter if you find it
FAm
You see when I've touched the sky
AE
The earth's gravity has pulled me down
F#mDA
But now I've reconciled that in this world
AE
Birds and angels get the wings to fly
F#mA
If you can believe in this heart of mine
E
If you can give it a try
D
Then I'll reach inside and find and give you
E
All the sweetness that I have
A
At this point in my life
DA
At this point in my life