The apologist

R.E.M.

Tom: C

Intro:	| Am/Bm | Am(C)/Bm | Am/Bm | Am(C)/Bm |


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They call me the    apologist,      and now that I'm at peak,
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You know at first it really hurt, we joke about these things,
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I've skirted all my differences, but now I'm facing up,
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I wanted to apologise         for everything I was, So,
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I'm sorry, So sorry, So sorry, So sorry,
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I'm sorry, So sorry, So sorry,
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Did you understand me right? The people here are good.
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They tell me what I should have done, and offer what I could,
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I'm good, all is good,        All's well, no complaints,
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When I feel regret,               I get down on my knees and pray,
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I'm sorry (So sorry), So sorry (So sorry),
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So sorry (So sorry), So sorry (So sorry),
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I'm sorry (So sorry), So sorry (So sorry),
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 So sorry (So sorry),
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I live a simple life, unfettered by complex sweets,
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You think this isn't me? Don't be weak, There I go.
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I'm so sorry,
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Thank you for being there for me, thank you for listening, goodbye,
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    I can forfeit selfishness,    I hope for you that you apply,
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This happiness,	            This peacefulness.
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 I'm sorry (So sorry), So sorry (So sorry),
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So sorry (So sorry), So sorry (So sorry),
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I'm sorry (So sorry), So sorry (So sorry),
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 So sorry (So sorry),
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I live a simple life, unfettered by complex sweets,
C                              D                       F            F
 You think this isn't me? Don't be weak, There I go.
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 I'm so sorry,
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Thank you for being there for me, thank you for listening, goodbye,
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