Standard (EADGBE)
Verse 1
i suppose you're quite content in your swimming pool
all you pink-skinned babes are the same
and you can't stay forever young
so get out here and see the sun
you're only six inches away from becoming one
Verse 2
i was in your shoes before (or lack thereof)
and things worked out for me
there's a dozen people here
and they're waiting for you
it's your party: you can cry if you want to
Chorus
what if i told you i could show you something
what if i told you i could make you live
follow my instruction, swim in the direction
of my voice, hear my voice
Verse 3
you think that you've seen it all, in your little ball
but man you're wrong and she's been waiting
long and hard to kiss your head and hold your hands
and hold you while you fall asleep and
Chorus
what if i told you i could show you something
what if i told you i could make you live
follow my instruction, swim in the direction
of my voice, hear my voice
Bridge
ba Ba BA Ba-da Ba-aaa Ba-aaaa Ba-da Ba By-aaaa
Chorus
what if i told you i could show you something
what if i told you i could make you live
follow my instruction, swim in the direction
of my voice, hear my voice
of my voice, hear my voice
Ending chords/picking: