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Intro:    Esus2    Dsus2    G   Am  
        Esus2  Dsus2  G  Am
   VERSE 1:
   --------
   When Esus2you,   Dsus2bring me to my Gknees,Am  
   All this Esus2time, that Dsus2I can beg you GpleaseAm,
   All the Esus2times, that Dsus2I've felt inseGcure,Am  
   And I Esus2leave, my Dsus2burdens at the GdoorAm  
   CHORUS:
   -------
   I'm on the Eoutside
   I'm looking Gin
   I can see Dthrough you
   See your true Acolors
   'Cause inside you're Eugly
   You're ugly like Gme
   I can see Dthrough you
   See to the Areal you
   Esus2  Dsus2   G   Am
   Esus2  Dsus2   G   Am
   VERSE 2: (play like VERSE 1)
   --------
   All this Esus2time, that I've Dsus2felt like this won't Gend,
   Was for Amyou,
   And I Esus2taste, but Dsus2I could never Ghave,
   Is from Amyou,
   All those Esus2times, that I Dsus2tried,
   My inGtention, full of Ampride,
   And I Esus2waste, more Dsus2time than anyGoneAm  
   CHORUS:
   -------
   I'm on the Eoutside
   I'm looking Gin
   I can see Dthrough you
   See your true Acolors
   'Cause inside you're Eugly
   You're ugly like Gme
   I can see Dthrough you
   See to the Areal you
   Esus2  Dsus2  G   Am
   VERSE 3:
   --------
   All the Esus2times, that I Dsus2cried
   All this Gwasted, it's all inAmside
   And I Esus2feel, all this Dsus2pain,
   Stuffed it Gdown, it's back aAmgain
   And I Esus2lie, here in Dsus2bed,
   All aGlone, I can't Ammend
   And I Esus2feel,  toDsus2morrow will be oGkay, Ambut  I know
   CHORUS:
   -------
   That I'm on the Eoutside
   I'm looking Gin
   I can see Dthrough you
   See your true Acolors
   'Cause inside you're Eugly
   You're ugly like Gme
   I can see Dthrough you
   See to the Areal you

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The story behind the song

Aaron Lewis is known as the founding lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock band Staind, and he also has a solo career in country music. This song comes from his rock roots. It plays like a raw, introspective look at feeling like an outsider, a common thread in his work.

AI-written from these sources:Aaron Lewis — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Outside

by Aaron Lewis

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Esus2

Dsus2

Esus2 Dsus2 G Am

Intro:

Esus2 Dsus2 G Am

VERSE 1:

--------

Esus2 Dsus2 G Am

When you, bring me to my knees,

Esus2 Dsus2 G Am

All this time, that I can beg you please,

Esus2 Dsus2 G Am

All the times, that I've felt insecure,

Esus2 Dsus2 G Am

And I leave, my burdens at the door

CHORUS:

-------

I'm on the outside

I'm looking in

I can see through you

See your true colors

'Cause inside you're ugly

You're ugly like me

I can see through you

See to the real you

Esus2 Dsus2 G Am

VERSE 2: (play like VERSE 1)

--------

Esus2 Dsus2 G

All this time, that I've felt like this won't end,

Was for you,

Esus2 Dsus2 G

And I taste, but I could never have,

Is from you,

Esus2 Dsus2

All those times, that I tried,

G Am

My intention, full of pride,

Esus2 Dsus2 G Am

And I waste, more time than anyone

CHORUS:

-------

I'm on the outside

I'm looking in

I can see through you

See your true colors

'Cause inside you're ugly

You're ugly like me

I can see through you

See to the real you

Esus2 Dsus2 G Am

VERSE 3:

--------

Esus2 Dsus2

All the times, that I cried

G Am

All this wasted, it's all inside

Esus2 Dsus2

And I feel, all this pain,

G Am

Stuffed it down, it's back again

Esus2 Dsus2

And I lie, here in bed,

G Am

All alone, I can't mend

Esus2 Dsus2 G Am

And I feel, tomorrow will be okay, but I know

CHORUS:

-------

That I'm on the outside

I'm looking in

I can see through you

See your true colors

'Cause inside you're ugly

You're ugly like me

I can see through you

See to the real you

About Outside Chords by Aaron Lewis

Learn how to play Outside by Aaron Lewis with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Outside chords”, “Outside guitar chords”, or “Aaron Lewis Outside chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Outside chords and for experienced players who want accurate Outside lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Esus2, Dsus2, G, Am, E, D.

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What key is "Outside" in?

The chords for "Outside" show the original chord names (including Esus2, Dsus2, G, Am, E, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.