Because Of Me

{name:_Intro}_ Am - G - C Dm - Am - G {name: Verse 1} `Am G C Oh, I feel the sting ` Dm C G A voice cries from the hollow of my soul ` Am G C 'Cause I was a partner in the kiss ` Dm Am I witnessed all the things You did ` G F I heard Your voice that day ` Dm C G I swore a vow and then I turned away {name: Chorus} `Dm C G I know You hang because of me `Dm C G The crowds mock You because of me `Dm Bb I hear the hammer `F G It pounds out my name `Dm C G One more blow because of me * {name: Verse 2} `Am G C And who, who am I to place blame ` Dm C G Or criticize the saints who lose their way ` Am G C For I, should have owned the cold, hard nails ` Dm Am I've played the thief on either side ` G F I curse You, then I pray `Dm C G I plead my life then forget what I say {name: Chorus} ` {name:_Solo}_ Am - G - C Dm - Am - G Chorus Vocal & open piano - * One more blow because of me - Repeat 2 times ` {name:_Outro}_ Am - G - C Dm - Am - G