Only Human 
By Rosanne Cash
Written by Keith Sykes
Album: Seven Year Ache (1981)
Tabbed by Larry Mofle
2/28/2025

Capo 5 (I feel like having the capo here sounds the closest to the recording as there is a 
quick G-C during the verses)

         G
If I was stoned and on my own 
              C
Maybe I could take it
                       G
When you leave me all alone
                      A    C                            G
But you know I’m only human and it hurts me when you’re gone

If my heart was like a diamond, just as cold as ice 
When I see you with another
You know I might not be surprised
But you know I’m only human and I’ve got to pay the price


Chorus:
       Em   D     G
Oh the blue sky reminds me 
       Em        D      G
of the place you put me in
    Em       D    G     C             A
You know I’m only human time and time again
 

If I could make it any better I would be no matter what
I'd stay inside alone and suffer 
And give up everything I’ve got
But you know I’m only human and you treat me like I’m not

Chorus

If I could make it any better I would be no matter what
I'd stay inside alone and suffer 
Give up everything I’ve got
But you know I’m only human and you treat me like I’m not