C A# F
Tell me how,
C A# F
tell me how you make decisions
C A# F
When every doubt
C A# F
creeps like roaches in your kitchen,
C A# F
And every sound,
C A# F Eb
it keens within an inch of what's allowed?
Eb A#
Safe in something comforting and deep,
F
an ancient terror grips you in your sleep.
Cm A# A#m F
Hold me closer,
Cm A# G
pull me deep into your lungs.
A# Am
Words of comfort ring in your ear.
Gm C A# F G C A# F
I'm always feeling off this time of year...
C A# F
Ah ah ah ah ah
C A# F x6
Eb A#
Eb
You're at the table crying like you've got something to prove,
A#
So I left the building, what was I supposed to do?
Eb
I covet your intention and you cower in my presence,
A# F
and I turn you on when the guests are gone, I love you to the letter of the law.
Cm A# A#m F
Hold me closer,
Cm A# G F
won't you sever every tie?
Cm Gm A#m F
And sing a lullaby,
Cm Gm A#m
Sing a lullaby?
F C Gm A#m
F C Gm A#
F C Gm A
A# Am
Tones of comfort ring in your ear.
Gm C
And in my dreams you turn on me,
Gm C
with flashing eyes and razor teeth,
Gm C A# F G C F
I'm always feeling off this time of year, my dear.