Key: F
Introduction:
F C/G F C/G Dm/A
I held the book so tightly in my hands,
G/C Em Am Dm F
I saw your picture, heard you call my name
(similar)
Bb/F Eb/G Bb Ab
You gave me no warning
Gm7 Eb Bb/F Eb
You gave no reason
Bb/D Cm Ab
But I was with you
Bb Eb
Right by your side
Cm G7(4) Bb Ab
Just give me the strength, and I will help you
Eb/G Bb/F Fm7 Bb Bb/C F/C
And they can try their hardest, cos they don't frighten me
G/C C
It's written in the book
It's hotter than I've known before,
C G7(4) F/C C
but wait a minute, I don't understand
G/A Am
It's getting stronger, so grab my hand
(similar)
C D/C C D/C C D/C C
Can't you see me? I'm slipping away
Bm Bm/A Bm/G E/F#
I can only stay if you've the will to keep me here, oh lord
It's written in the book