I Only Exist
The Stanley Brothers
Written by Jimmie Stanley and Joyce Morris
Key of G · Chords: I IV V
Open in Bluegrass Book: transpose, play alongVerse 1
G C G No I'm not living I only exist D7 How much longer can I go on like this C G You broke my heart and tortured my mind D7 G I've lost you darling you're long gone this time
Verse 2
C G My home is broken you wrecked my young life D7 You left me here alone to cry G C G These tears that are falling will soon dry away D7 G And some day darling you'll have to pay
Verse 1
G C G No I'm not living I only exist D7 How much longer can I go on like this C G You broke my heart and tortured my mind D7 G I've lost you darling you're long gone this time
Verse 3
C G I knew you were no good right from the start D7 My friends all told me that you'd break my heart G C G When your roaming and rambling days are through D7 G You'll pray for a love like I had for you
Verse 1
G C G No I'm not living I only exist D7 How much longer can I go on like this C G You broke my heart and tortured my mind D7 G I've lost you darling you're long gone this time