I got some blood under my nails Em D G C I got some mud on my face Em D My voice is shot, I'm going grey G C Em D G C These muscles all ache D G C Don't cry for me, I'm the life of the party I'm smiling most of the time D G I may be gritting my teeth, C G can't get back where we started Em D These days I'm doing just fine Chorus: G Em C G God bless this mess, this mess is mine Em C G Won't pound my chest or criticize Em C G I must confess, I've lived, I've died Em C G God bless this mess, this mess is mine Em C G God bless this mess, this mess is mine I knew every buried body, paid for each headstone I may have led the prayers in public, but I cried alone Found God through sin, but this ain't my confession I'll wait on judgement day It's lose or win, got no need for protection Stand up or out of my way Chorus Am Em The howling doomsday dogs are snapping at your feet Am D 'Round here the sky is cracked, but won't admit defeat C G/B Down here there they got your back and stood at your side Em D This treasure chest of rags still keeps this dream alive Chorus | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Chords fingeringsAm C D Em G B |