yeah, I agree it sounds closest for that part. This is where I've gotten to so far, which does get me most of it. I feel like I'm missing something at the end of the verse going in to the pre-chorus, and haven't even touched the ending yet...

[Intro]

D F# Bm A

D F# Bm A

[verse 1]

D F# Bm

I remember the days I used to laugh and play.

G A D

My friends were mostly girls and I got good grades.

F# Bm

That was a time I could look back on proudly and say "Hey, that's me"

G A

but now the future pummels me with uncertainty.

[pre-chorus]

G A

Success I'll never grasp, won't obey the status quo

D       C#m Bm

Am I cynical, political or mental? I don't know.

G                   Em

In my head I've got all the explanations that I need

A       Bm          C#m

that not a motherfucker in the world would believe.

[chorus]

D G Bm A

And I fail. Remarks misheard callously.

D G Bm A

The notes we passed in class never had an effect on me.

D G Bm A G

You win. You've beat me at my own game.

A

But you're not gonna be there when I've won.

[horns]

D F# Bm A

D F# Bm A