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