[Verse 1]
Em Bm
Happened again, just 'round the corner
C
Friend of a friend, was just there before her
Em Bm C
It could have so easily been me (Easily been me)
Em Bm
On high alert as it gets darker
C
When I hear footsteps, my heart beats harder
Em Bm C
You wouldn't believe the things I've seen (Believe the things I've seen)
[Pre-Chorus]
Am Bm Em
A twelve-minute walk isn't long
G Dsus D
But it's long enough..
[Chorus]
G
So I'll keep, hangin' on the phone while I'm runnin' down the road
C
Till I'm saf? and back at home again
Em D
So I'll cover up my legs 'caus? I know what to expect.
C
And it's just not worth me riskin' it
G
'Cause we've all heard the horror stories
C
No wonder my mom gets worried
Em D C
Why can't I trust anybody?
Cm
It's better to be safe than sorry
[Verse 2]
Em Bm
I can't afford to always take a cab
C
But when I don't, I always wish I had
Em Bm
My knuckles Go white around my keys (Around my keys)
[Pre-Chorus]
Am Bm Em
You don't always think when the drinks are still
G Dsus D
Wearin' off....
Am Bm Em
A twelve-minute walk isn't long
G Dsus D
But it's long enough.
[Chorus]
G
So I'll keep, hangin' on the phone while I'm runnin' down the road
C
Till I'm safe and back at home again
Em D
So I'll cover up my legs 'cause I know what to expect.
C
And it's just not worth me riskin' it
G
'Cause we've all heard the horror stories
C
No wonder my mom gets worried
Em D C
Why can't I trust anybody?
Cm
It's better to be safe than sorry
[Outro]
G
Ooh (Hey that's me, just back in now, did you get home okay?)
C
Ooh (Did you just want to stay at mine? Stay safe)
Em
Ooh (Hey, it's me, um, I've just got home, I haven't heard from you)
(It was so good to see you tonight, and I just wanted, hey love)
D C
Ooh (Text me when you get home, so I know you're safe)
It's better to be safe than sorry (I'm about to be at the intersection)
G
Ooh (Don't forget to talk to me when you get home, promise?)
C
Ooh (Um, it was so good to see you tonight, and I just wanted)
Em
Ooh (To make sure you got home alright)
D C
Why can't I trust anybody?.
It's better to be safe than sorry