standard tuning. no capo
intro: C G C G
C G C G
Everything's laughter, always the same
C Em D C G
When the light fades the moment ends
C G C G
Empty and restless, the fact remains
C Em D C G
You're tied to the highs that others lend
Em G Am C
Can I talk you down tonight, surrender
Em G C D
I'm not strong enough to fight with you anymore
C D Em G
I don't wanna feel real love when we're so fragile
C D Em G
I could never be the one to tear apart
C D B Em D
Help me free these selfish lies and jaded alibis
C D Em D G C
With tears in my eyes I'll carry on
Em D G
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C G C G
Careless expressions, they're cold and vague
C Em D C G
Stealing truth from the words you say
C G C G
I cowardly reason while life escapes
C Em D C G
Scared of running, afraid to stay
Em G Am C
I just need a little time, surrender
Em G C D
I wont be your concubine, not for anyone
C D Em G
I don't wanna feel real love when we're so fragile
C D Em G
I could never be the one to tear apart
C D B Em D
Help me free these selfish lies and jaded alibis
C D
With tears in my eyes I'll carry on
F C G D
Reach out you're not alone
F C G D
Release your hold, let go
F C Em A
The light may darken as your fears unfold
C D
C D Em G
I don't wanna feel real love when we're so fragile
C D Em G
I could never be the one to tear apart
C D B Em D
Help me free these selfish lies and jaded alibis
C D Em D G C
With tears in my eyes I'll carry on
Em D C
With tears in my eyes