Key: G
Introduction: Bm G A
Bm
Everything will soon turn black,
so here's my letter.
G A Bm
To get it off my chest.
Bm
Promise father, don't look back,
it's not for the better.
G A Bm
I know you tried your best.
G A F#
Everybody seems so happy like they all share
Bm
something I haven't felt for years.
G A F#
For long I've tried to just hold on but now I don't care
Bm
I'm closing down my thoughts and fears.
G A
Forgive me, life is cruel.
F# D C# Bm
I'm leaving you.
Bm
Hear you little brother me,
you know I'm sorry,
G A Bm
for every high hand.
Bm
Give my love to mother,please
tell her not to worry.
G A C
I hope she'll understand.
G A F#
Everybody seems so happy like they all share
Bm
something I haven't felt for years.
G A F#
For long I've tried to just hold on but now I don't care
Bm
I'm closing down my thoughts and fears.
G A
Forgive me, life is cruel.
F# D C# Bm
I'm leaving you.
G A
Forgive me, life is cruel.
F# D C# D
I'm leaving you.
D A
So long, don't wait for me in vain.
Bm
What's wrong with being free from pain?
G
Be strong and live your lives like I never could.
D A
Farewell, let the memories be nice.
Bm
To hell!? Don't think you go there twice.
G
I'm well off right here, it's more than good.
Bm
So Farewell...
G A F#
Everybody seems so happy like they all share
Bm
something I haven't felt for years.
G A F#
For long I've tried to just hold on but now I don't care
Bm
I'm closing down my thoughts and fears.
G A
Forgive me, life is cruel.
F# D C# Bm
I'm leaving you.
Bm G A
Leaving you.