Jumper

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[Chorus]
Fmaj7I wish you would Cstep back from that Gledge my friend
You could Fmaj7cut ties with Call the lies that yGou've been livin' in
A-and Fmaj7if you do Cnot want to see Gme again
I would under-Fmaj7sta---i-Ca---i-Gand
I would under-Fmaj7sta---i-Ca---i-Gand
[Verse 1]
The Amangry boy, a bit too insane,
Cicing over a secret pain
GYou know you don't belong
You're the Amfirst to fight, you're way too loud
You're the Cflash of light, on a burial shroud
GI know something's wrong
[Pre-Chorus 1]
When Ameveryone I know has got a rDsus2eason, to sCay
N.C. Fmaj7  
put the past away
[Chorus]
I wish you would sCtep back from that lGedge my friend
You could Fmaj7cut ties with Call the lies, that yGou've been livin' in
A-and Fmaj7if you do Cnot want to see Gme again
I would under-Fmaj7sta---i-Ca---i-Gand
I would under-Fmaj7sta-a-a---i-Ca---i-Gand
[Verse 2]
Well, he's Amon the table and he's gone ta code
And I Cdo not think anyone knows what they'Gre
doing here-ere
And your Amfriends have left you, you've been dismissed
CI never thought it would come to this, and I
GI want you to know-o
[Pre-Chorus 2]
AmEveryone's got to face down the dDsus2emons, maybe todCay
N.C. Fmaj7  
you can put the past away
[Chorus]
I wish you would sCtep back from that lGedge my friend
You could Fmaj7cut ties with Call the lies, that yGou've been livin' in
A-and Fmaj7if you do Cnot want to see Gme again
I would under-Fmaj7sta---i-Ca---i-Gand
I would under-Fmaj7sta---i-Ca---i-Gand
I would underFmaj7-sta---i-Ca---i-Ga-and
[Bass Solo]
F   C   Gx6
[Instrumental]
F   C   Gx2
[Guitar Solo]
F   C   Gx4
Dadd4add9   CN.C. F  
You can put the past away
[Chorus]
I wish you would sCtep back from that lGedge my friend
(I would understFand) I wish you would sCtep back from that lGedge my friend
(I would understFand) I wish you would sCtep back from that lGedge my friend
(And I would understFand) I wish you would sCtep back from that lGedge my friend
(And I would understFand) I wish you would sCtep back from that lGedge my friend
(And I would undeFrstand.C...)G  
[Outro]
F   C   Gx4
Drums
All chords in this song (7)

The story behind the song

"Jumper" is a song that delves into the profound sorrow surrounding an act of suicide, urging for greater human compassion. The lyrics were inspired by the suicide of a bullied gay teenager, and the songwriter also drew from his own challenging experiences growing up. Recorded for their 1997 debut album, this alternative rock and acoustic power pop track features guitars and piano to convey its lament. At its heart, it plays as a poignant plea for understanding and empathy.

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