Eb Lovers that live far apart Ab Eb Need one another But only have their postcards Abm Ab Fm I guess it doesn't work like that [Verse 2] Eb The pitcher of the baseball team Ab Eb Traded in his jersey Doesn't want to leave Abm Ab Fm I guess it doesn't work like that Abm Ab Fm I guess it doesn't work like that [Verse 3] Eb A collar around a dog's neck Ab Eb His only identity And he has no say in it Abm Ab Fm I guess it doesn't work like that [Verse 4] Eb My sister is a hard worker Ab Eb She doesn't deserve to be behind the counter Abm Ab Fm I guess it doesn't work like that Abm Ab Fm I guess it doesn't work like that [Verse 5] Eb I've seen my mother in pain Ab Eb Begging for her mom to remember her name Abm Ab Fm I guess it doesn't work like that Abm Ab Fm Abm It never really works like that