C#m7 B
E
[Verse 1] E G#7 A
Well hello, it's good to hear your voice
F#m B7sus4 B7
I hate to call so late, but I didn't have a choice
E G#7 A F#
I'm calling you from Dallas, headed for L.A.
A E B E
I wish I had more time to talk, there's just soo much to say
[Chorus] C#m F#7 B E
No I ain't forgot how I was raised but I'm livin' way too fast
A B E
It's a rollercoaster ride up and down
C#m F#7 B E
My new job is going great, I'm headed for the top
A F#m Bsus4 B
I should be happy but somehow I'm not
E E/D C#m E
Sometimes I think the devil has got me by the sleeve
E E/D# C#m B7 E
Oh mama, don't forget to pray for me
C#m7 B
E
[Verse 2]E G#7 A
Tell me how is the weather, have you put the garden out
F#m B7
Are the dogwoods blooming out behind the house?
E G#7
No I'm not sick, there's nothing wrong
A F# A E
No don't wake up dad, I just thought of you at home
B E
And got a little sad
[Chorus] C#m F#7 B E
No I ain't forgot how I was raised but I'm livin' way too fast
A B E
It's a rollercoaster ride up and down
C#m F#7 B E
My new job is going great, I'm headed for the top
A F#m Bsus4 B
I should be happy but somehow I'm not
E E/D C#m E
Sometimes I think the devil has got me by the sleeve
E E/D# C#m B7 E
Oh mama, don't forget to pray for me
C#m B7 E
