Key: D
Introduction:
C G
How can you ask me,\"how've I been\"
F G
I think you should know well, the shape that I'm in
C G
You say that you wondered if I was o.k.
F G C
Well that's a damn fool thing to say
C G
The water is risin' the water is wide
F G
And your always standin' on the other side
C G
And then comes the moment I wake before dawn
F G C
With hours to lie here alone
G F
And you seem so surprised that I'm feelin' this way
G F G
How am I so lonely today
C G
If you ever loved me the way I loved you
F G C
You would be lonely too
C G
So here's to the lovers for old times sake
F G
Who don't hold each other to the promise they break
C G
And smile through the window and wave on the street
F G C
'Cause that's all you want now from me
G F
Should I say something to put you at ease
G F G
Or should I get down on my knees
C G
If you ever loved me the way I loved you
F G C
You would be lonely too
C G
If you ever loved me the way I loved you
F G C
You would be lonely too