Key: B
Introduction:
C Em
Salt of the earth, my friend
C Em
It's all that we are in the end
C Em
Well, you trapped down all the lines you drew
C Em
And I can take the hit but I'm sorry, I don't want the bruise
F
Your voice gets a little loud
Fm C Em
When there's nothing to talk about, you shout, dear
F
And I'll find my lights fading out
Fm
More and more by the hour
C Em
It gets dark in here
F Fm C
If you got time enough for me
F Fm C
Sing me a song and send me to sleep
F Fm C
Slip into my headspace while I dream
F Fm C Em
Spin me a yarn, wrap it up around me
C Em
Dust to dust, my friend
C
Well, you're only blood and bones
Em
And I know your heart's at war with your head
C Em
I am sure it hurt to see
C
You're more than I'll ever have
Em
And more than I'll ever be
F
I know it's a little late
Fm
My timing was never great
C Em
But I'm calling, dear
F
I just wanted to let you know
Fm
That I won't bother you anymore
C Em
I'll be gone this time next year
F Fm C
If you got time enough for me
F Fm C
Sing me a song and send me to sleep
F Fm C
Slip into my headspace while I dream
F Fm C Em
Spin me a yarn, wrap it up around me
F Fm C
If you got time enough for me
F Fm C
Sing me a song and send me to sleep
F Fm C
I never thought that a lie could sound so sweet
F
Until you opened your mouth
Fm C
And you said you loved me