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Chords in this song11
Intro
Verse 1
Folks call me a maverick, guess I ain't too diplomatic,
Just never been the kind to go along.
Just avoiding confrontation, for the sake of conformation
And I'll admit I tend to sing a different song.
Pre-chorus 1
Sometimes you just can't be afraid to wear a different hat.
If Columbus had complied this ol' world might still be flat.
Chorus
Nothing ventured, nothing gained,
Sometimes you've got to go against the grain.
Verse 2
Well, I’ve been accused of making my own rules.
There must be rebel blood just a-runnin' through my veins.
But I ain't no hypocrite, what you see is what you get.
And that's the only way I know to play the game.
Pre-chorus 2
Old Noah took much ridicule building his great ark.
But after 40 days and 40 nights, he was looking pretty smart.
Chorus
Sometimes it's best to brave the wind and rain.
By havin' the strength to go against the grain.
Break
| A | A | A | A | G | D | A | A |
| A | A | A | A | G | D | E | E |
| F#m | E | D | D | B | B | B | E |
| A | A | C | C | D | G D | A | A | A | A
Verse 3
Well, there's more folks than a few, who share my point of view.
But they're worried if they're gonna sink or swim.
They'd like to buck the system but the deck is stacked against 'em.
And they're a little scared to go out on a limb.
Pre-chorus 3
But if you're gonna make a difference, if you're gonna leave your mark.
You can't follow like a bunch of sheep, you've gotta listen to your heart.
Chorus
Go bustin' in like ol' John Wayne.
Sometimes you've got to go against the grain.
Nothing ventured nothing gained,
Sometimes you've got to go against the grain.
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