Key: C
Introduction: C# A#m F# C#
C# A#m
The sea said goodbye to the shore so the sun wouldn't notice
F# C#
The seaweed that wrapped its arms around you
C# A#m
The carpet on my cheek feels like the fall grass
F# C#
and I run through the tall trees with your hand chasing me
C# A#m
The books that I keep by my bed are full of your stories
F# C#
That I drew up from a little dream of mine a little nightmare of yours
C# A#m
To be asked to take this plunge to forgive and forget
F# C#
and be the better man, to be a better man, to be a better man
C# A#m F# C#
So love me mother, and love me father, and love my sister as well
C# A#m
The cat's silhouette as big as a monster
F# C#
In this concrete jungle with street lights hanging their heads
C# A#m
So make all your last demands for I will forsake you
F# C#
and I'll meet your eyes for the very first time, for the very last
C# A#m F# C#
So love me mother, and love me father, and love my sister as well
C# A#m F# C#
So love me mother, and love me father, and love my brother as well
C# A#m F# C#
So love me mother, and love me father, and love my sister as well
C# A#m F# C#
So love me mother, and love me father, and love my brother as well
C# A#m
I met a man today and he smiled back at me
F#
Now there are thoughts like these that keep me on my feet
C#
that keep me on my feet