(Verse 1) C G It's hard to be the good guy, in a world gone bad (G) Am F It's hard to be sane, in a world gone mad (F) C G Fighting a war against demons, feels like a losing game (G) Am F Keeping score when they're cheating, ain't worth the shame (F)
(Chorus) C G It's hard to say a lie, raised on the truth (G) Am F Survival's a struggle, shed a tear for the youth (F) C G Even harder for them, with confusion so rife (G) Am F But I'll be a beacon, or this darkness takes life (F)
(Verse 2) C G Being a patriot these days, feels downright strange (G) Am F They call the other side enemies, want to rearrange (F) C G But being good's in my blood, ain't no changing teams (G) Am F Thankful for blessings, but life ain't been a dream (F)
(Chorus) C G It's hard to keep a smile, trillions spent on our despair (G) Am F Denial's a losing battle, gotta face what's there (F) C G It's hard to be us, but wouldn't have it no other way (G) Am F Building an ark might seem crazy, but let the rain come anyway (F)
(Bridge) Em D We can't control the storm, but we can weather the fight (D) Em C Hold onto hope, even in the darkest night (C)
(Chorus) C G It's hard to say a lie, raised on the truth (G) Am F Survival's a struggle, shed a tear for the youth (F) C G Even harder for them, with confusion so rife (G) Am F But I'll be a beacon, or this darkness takes life (F)
(Outro) C G It's hard to be the good guy, but I'll keep on trying (G) F C Yeah, it's hard to be the good guy, but I'll keep on trying (C)
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