[Intro] Em C G Em When I was a young boy C G I was scared of growing up Em I did't understand it but C G I was terrified of love.. Em Felt like I had to choose C G but it was outta my control Em I needed to be saved C G I was going crazy on my own.. Am G It took me years to tell my mother C I expected the worst Am G I gathered all the courage D in the world.. [Chorus] Em C She said, "I love you no.. G Matter what.. Em C I just want you to be happy G and always be who you are Em C She wrapped her arms around me said G D "Don't try to be what you're not Em C G Cause I love you no matter what D Em C G She loves me no matter what.. Em I got a little older C G wishing all my time away Em Riding on the pavement C G every sunny day was grey Em I trusted in my friends C G then all my world came crashing down Em I wish I never said a thing cause C G to them I'm a stranger now.. Am G I ran home I saw my mother C it was written on my face C Felt like I had a heart G D of glass about to break.. [Chorus] Em C She said, "I love you no.. G matter what.. Em C I just want you to be happy G and always be who you are Em C She wrapped her arms around me said G "Don't try to be what you're not D Em Cause I love you C G no matter what.. yeah.. C Now I'm a man G and I'm so much wiser C I walk the earth G with my head held higher C D I got the love that I need Em But I was still Bm Am missing one special piece G C My father looked at me.. [Chorus] Em C She said, "I love you no.. G matter what.. Em C I just want you to be happy G and always be who you are D Em C He wrapped his arms around me said G D "Don't try to be what you're not Em C G Cause I love you no matter what.. D Em C G He loves me no matter what.. D Em C G And they love me no matter what.. [Outro] D Em C G