Verse 1:
G Bm
You can stand beside the madness like a falling piece
C G
You can hold onto the sadness like a souvenir
F C
or you can close your eyes and see your life
G
Like the air
G Bm
You can tap into the strength you never knew you had
C G
You can breathe into your faith no matter where you’re at
F C
Just close your eyes and change your life
G
Like the air
Chorus:
Like the air you can
G
Rise from the rubble with your mind, you can hover
G
You can rise like the tide, like the heat it in the summer
G
Yes, I know there are those who will wanna bring you down
G
But you can rise with your mind and make your higher power proud
G
you can rise!
G
Like the air you can rise!
Verse 2:
G Bm
The earth can pull you down with all its gravity
C G
And the measure of your worth is sometimes hard to see
F C
So just hold on, when the night is done
G
Like the sun
Chorus:
Like the air you can
G
Rise from the rubble with your mind, you can hover
G
You can rise like the tide, like the heat it in the summer
G
Yes, I know there are those who will wanna bring you down
G
But you can rise with your mind and make your higher power proud
G
you can rise!
G
Like the air you can rise!
Bridge:
F C G
So even when your bones feel like weights
And it’s hard to lift the smile on your perfect face
F C
You can still find a peaceful place
G D
Close your eyes until you’re floating up in outer space
F
It’ll be alright, they’re just jealous of your highs
C
So they can knock you down, but
Chorus:
Like the air you can
G
Rise from the rubble with your mind, you can hover
G
You can rise like the tide, like the heat it in the summer
G
Yes, I know there are those who will wanna bring you down
G
But you can rise with your mind and make your higher power proud
G
you can rise!
G
Like the air you can rise!