Ed Sheeran – Eraser
Performed by |
Ed Sheeran |
Release Year |
2017 |
Album |
÷ (Divide) |
Suggested Capo |
Fret 4 |
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Ed Sheeran – Eraser
Key: G#
Minor
BPM: ♩ = 85
Time: 4/4
|G#m |E F# |G#m |E F# | |G#m | I was born inside a small town, I lost that state of mind |E F# | Learned to sing inside the Lord's house, but stopped at the age of nine |G#m | I forget when I get awards now the wave I had to ride |E F# | The paving stones I played upon, they kept me on the grind |G#m | So blame it on the pain that blessed me with the life |E F# | Friends and family filled with envy when they should be filled with pride |G#m | And when the world's against me is when I really come alive |E F# | And everyday that Satan tempts me, I try to take it in my stride |G#m | You know that I've got whisky with white lines and smoke in my lungs |E |F# | I think life has got to the point I know without it's no fun |G#m | I need to get in the right mind and clear myself up |E F# | Instead, I look in the mirror questioning what I've become |G#m | I guess it's a stereotypical day for someone like me |E F# | Without a nine-to-five job or an uni degree |G#m | To be caught up in the trappings of the industry |E F# | Show me the locked doors, I find another use of key, and you'll see |E B |F# C#m | I'm well aware of certain things that will destroy a man like me |E B |F# Eb/G | But with that said give me one more, higher |G#m |E F# |G#m |E F# | Another one to take the sting away, I am happy on my own, so here I'll stay |G#m |E F# |G#m |E F# |24F# | Save your lovin' arms for a rainy day, and I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser |44G#m | I used to think that nothing could be better than touring the world with my songs |E F# | I chased the pictured perfect life, I think they painted it wrong |G#m | I think that money is the root of evil and fame is hell |E F# | Relationships and hearts you fixed, they break as well |G#m | And ain't nobody wanna see you down in the dumps |E F# | Because you're living your dream, man, this shit should be fun |G#m | Please know that I'm not trying to preach like I'm Reverend Run |E F# | I beg you, don't be disappointed with the man I've become |G#m | Our conversations with my father on the A14 |E F# | Age twelve telling me I've gotta chase those dreams |G#m | Now I'm playing for the people, dad, and they know me |E |F# | With my beat and small guitar wearing the same old jeans |G#m | Wembley Stadium crowd's two-hundred-and-forty-thou |E F# | I may have grown up but I hope that Damien's proud |G#m | And to the next generation, inspiration's allowed |E F# | The world may be filled with hate but keep erasing it now, somehow |E B |F# C#m | I'm well aware of certain things that will befall a man like me |E B |F# Eb/G | But with that said give me one more, higher |G#m |E F# |G#m |E F# | Another one to take the sting away, I am happy on my own, so here I'll stay |G#m |E F# |G#m |E F# | Save your lovin' arms for a rainy day, and I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser |G#m |E F# |G#m |E F# | And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser, and I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser |G#m |E F# | Welcome to the new show, I guess you know I've been away |G#m |E F# | But where I'm heading, who knows, but my heart will stay the same |G#m |E F# | Welcome to the new show, I guess you know I've been away |G#m |E F# | But where I'm heading, who knows, My pain, eraser |G#m |E F# |G#m |E F# | And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser, and I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser |G#m |E F# |G#m |E F# | And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser, and I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser