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[Verse 1]
Well DI see him on the TV Gpreaching 'bout the promised land
He Dtells me to believe in Jesus steals the Gmoney from my hand
DSome say he was a good Gman Dlord I think he Gsinned
DTwenty two years of mental tears cries a Gsuicidal Vietnam vet
Who fought a Dlosing war on a foriegn shore to find his Gcountry didn't want him back
Their Dbullets took his best friend in Saigon our lawyers took his Gwife and kids no regrets
In a Dtime I don't remember in a Gwar he can't forget
He cried "DForgive me for what I've Gdone there cause I Dnever meant the
things I Gdid
[Chorus]
(no chord)                   D  
And give me something to believe in
If there's a Glord above
Give me something to beliDeve in
[Verse 2]
Oh Glord arise
My Dbest friend died a lonley man in some GPalm Springs motel room
I Dgot the call last Christmas Eve and they Gtold me the news
I Dtried all night not to break down and cry as the Gtears rolled down my face
I Dfelt so cold and empty like a Glost soul out of place
And Dmirror mirror oGn the wall see my Dsmile it fades agGain
[Chorus]
(no chord)                   D  
And give me something to believe in
If there's a Glord above
Give me something to beliDeve in
Oh Glord arise
[Bridge]
            D             G               D
GSometimes I wish to God I didn't know now things I didn't know then
(this is where the solo break is. I dont' know the solo...sorry)
[Verse 3]
I drive by the Dhomeless sleeping on the cold dark street like Gbodies in an open grave
DUnderneath the broken old neon sign that Gused to read "Jesus Saves"
A Dmile away live the rich folks and I Gsee how they livin' it up
While the Dpoor they eatin' from hand to mouth the rich Ddrinkin' from a golden cup
DAnd it just makes me woGnder why so many Dlose and so few Gwin
[Chorus]
(no chord)                   D  
And give me something to believe in
If there's a Glord above
Give me something to beliDeve in
Oh Glord arise
            D             G               D
GSometimes I wish to God I didn't know now things I didn't know then
And give me something to believe in

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The story behind the song

"Something To Believe In" is a heartfelt ballad that digs into the search for meaning amidst life's struggles. It touches on themes of faith, loss, and the disparities in the world, reflecting on those who preach about a promised land while many lose and few win. The song was dedicated to Bret Michaels' best friend, James Kimo Maano, who had passed away, and it also considers the plight of Vietnam veterans and the challenges of poverty. Released on the 1990 album Flesh & Blood, it plays like a poignant reflection on holding onto hope and finding something to anchor yourself to.

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Something To Believe In

by Poison

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[Verse 1]

D G

Well I see him on the TV preaching 'bout the promised land

D G

He tells me to believe in Jesus steals the money from my hand

D G D G

Some say he was a good man lord I think he sinned

D G

Twenty two years of mental tears cries a suicidal Vietnam vet

D G

Who fought a losing war on a foriegn shore to find his country didn't want him back

D G

Their bullets took his best friend in Saigon our lawyers took his wife and kids no regrets

D G

In a time I don't remember in a war he can't forget

D G D

He cried "Forgive me for what I've done there cause I never meant the

things I did

[Chorus]

(no chord)

And give me something to believe in

If there's a lord above

Give me something to believe in

[Verse 2]

Oh lord arise

D G

My best friend died a lonley man in some Palm Springs motel room

D G

I got the call last Christmas Eve and they told me the news

D G

I tried all night not to break down and cry as the tears rolled down my face

D G

I felt so cold and empty like a lost soul out of place

D G D G

And mirror mirror on the wall see my smile it fades again

[Chorus]

(no chord)

And give me something to believe in

If there's a lord above

Give me something to believe in

Oh lord arise

[Bridge]

D G D

Sometimes I wish to God I didn't know now things I didn't know then

(this is where the solo break is. I dont' know the solo...sorry)

[Verse 3]

D G

I drive by the homeless sleeping on the cold dark street like bodies in an open grave

D G

Underneath the broken old neon sign that used to read "Jesus Saves"

D G

A mile away live the rich folks and I see how they livin' it up

D D

While the poor they eatin' from hand to mouth the rich drinkin' from a golden cup

D G D G

And it just makes me wonder why so many lose and so few win

[Chorus]

(no chord)

And give me something to believe in

If there's a lord above

Give me something to believe in

Oh lord arise

D G D

Sometimes I wish to God I didn't know now things I didn't know then

And give me something to believe in

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