You Can't Bend a Broken Man

(Verse 1)

E A
I took the fall, yeah, I hit the ground
B E
Life had a way of knockin’ me down
E A
Thought I was finished, thought I was through
B E
But I got back up like the strong ones do

(Pre-Chorus)

A E
You can break my heart, you can steal my pride
B E
But I won’t go down, I still got my fight
A E
Bent me once, but I won't bend again
B B7
This ain't the start, and it sure ain't the end

(Chorus)

E A
You can't bend a broken man
B E
I've been through the fire, I still stand
E A
Took my licks, yeah, I’ve paid my dues
B E
But I ain't bowin’ down to you
E A
You can't bend a broken man
B E
I won't break, I won't give in
E A
Tough as steel and hard as stone
B E
I stand tall, I stand alone

(Verse 2)

E A
I've seen the dark, I've walked that road
B E
Carried the weight, felt the heavy load
E A
Thought I'd shatter, thought I'd fade
B E
But a broken man learns how to stay

(Bridge)

A E
Lightning strikes but never twice
B E
I've learned my lessons, paid the price
A E
Cut me deep, but I won't bleed out
B B7
This kind of soul ain't got no doubt

(Chorus Repeat)

E A
You can't bend a broken man
B E
I've been through the fire, I still stand
E A
Took my licks, yeah, I’ve paid my dues
B E
But I ain't bowin’ down to you
E A
You can't bend a broken man
B E
I won't break, I won't give in
E A
Tough as steel and hard as stone
B E
I stand tall, I stand alone

(Outro)

A E
So if you try to push me down
B E
I’ll rise again, don’t need no crown

A E
You can try, but you won't win
B E
You can’t bend a broken man

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Writer: Songsmith