[Verse]
C#m
All the stories my father told
A
They spoke of your golden heart
C#m
Now the air in the room is cold
A
As your memories fall apart
[Pre-chorus]
C#m
(You fear the silence)
So I keep the words coming
A
(You only remember that)
B
Once all the clocks stop running
C#m
(We might expect it)
But my heart's still filled with dread
A
And words I never said
B
(Words I never said)
[Chorus]
C#m B A
Give me strength to see you weak
E B
'Cause I can't bear to let you leave
C#m B A
I know you're tired, but please don't sleep
E B
'Cause I can't bear to let you leave
[Verse]
C#m
You've been claimed by your suffering
A
Sinking deeper in your pain
C#m
If you made a recovery
A
Could you ever be the same?
[Pre-Chorus]
C#m
(You fear the silence)
So I keep the words coming
A
(You only remember that)
B
Once all the clocks stop running
C#m
(We might expect it)
But my heart's still filled with dread
A
And words I never said
B
(Words I never said)
[Chorus]
C#m B A
Give me strength to see you weak
E B
'Cause I can't bear to let you leave
C#m B A
I know you're tired, but please don't sleep
E B
'Cause I can't bear to let you leave
[Bridge]
C#m B A x2
C#m B A
I tower over your hospital bed
C#m B A
Like you used to with me
C#m B A
I tower over your hospital bed
Like you used to...
[Chorus]
C#m B A
Strength to see you weak
E B
'Cause I can't bear to let you leave
C#m B A
Give me strength to see you weak
E B
'Cause I can't bear to let you leave
C#m B A
I know you're tired, but please don't sleep
E B C#m B A
'Cause I can't bear to let you, bear to let you leave