The strumming pattern for the beginning, when are close together, is DDU UDU(G) DDU(C) DDU(D). For the rest of the song, unless the two chords are close together again, the pattern is DDU UDU. Feel free to comment if you have any questions. :) Gx2 I always liked the drama I always liked the joke I always liked the love And I always liked the smoke I've never been a poster child of my days But I sent a lot of post cards *hit* And yours is on its way Do do do do do do Gx2 I traded in my pong hops For a bar right through my ear It kind of hurts to sleep on But pain's not what I fear I shiver at the prospect of being just one thing I missed a lot of targets *hit* But I never lost my aim Do do do do do do I've done a lot of research I've read a lot of books I've turned a lot of pages I've seen some dirty looks But I can brave the weather for a chilly glance from you 'Cause somewhere in the distance *hit* The sun is peeking through Do do do Do do do Do do do do do do Do do do do do do Do do do do do do Do do do do do do *Repeat one more time* I've always been a flower I've always been a tree A cabin in the forest A blanket on the beach Never in my whole life would I choose just one I've always loved the moonlight I've always felt the sun *ring out* Somewhere in the middle of a sunset and a dream Is the prettiest gardenia The prettiest gardenia The prettiest gardenia *ring out* That you've ever seen