Intro
Bm F# G Em x2
[Verse 1]
Bm
Don't tell me I'm the one
I wouldn't want to be the one
F#
I wouldn't want to know
G
Yeah there's context of course
These are temporary thoughts
Em
I think one day they'll go
Bm F#
Yes I know I love you but as time goes on I think we'll both get hurt
G Em
And we keep clinging on whilst we treat each other like we don't deserve
[Chorus]
Bm F#
When we met you gave me a necklace of a bird you said didn't have a home
G Em
I can't remember for sure but I think it was a type of swallow
Bm F#
Sometimes I think we both knew from the start that this was doomed
G Em
Please know, my love, I treasure all the time I spent with you
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[Interlude]
Bm F# G Em x2
[Verse 2]
Bm F# G Em
And truth be told I'm so unsure if I should even walk away
Bm F# G Em
But I keep clinging on whilst knowing that I treat you worse everyday
Bm F# G Em
I am distant in mind and I am distant in body
Bm F# G Em
Even with me by your side you'll be inevitably lonely
Bm F#
And of one thing I'm sure it's that you deserve more
G Em
I am selfish and distracted, some weeks barely interacted
Bm
I am difficult and late
F#
I do not save the date
G
I have myself prioritised
Em
I ask your help and time
N.C.
I so rarely give you mine
[Chorus]
Bm F#
When we met you gave me a necklace of a bird you said didn't have a home
G Em
I can't remember for sure but I think it was a type of swallow
Bm F#
Sometimes I think we both knew from the start that this was doomed
G Em
Please know, my love, I treasure all the time I spent with you
[Verse 3]
Bm F# G
And now I feel like such a fool for this to be what I choose
Em
As if you weren't enough
Bm F# G Em
Because I can say that I've never felt as loved
Bm F# G Em
I can't apologize more for my absence of emotion
Bm F# G Em
I know this song I write for you is just a selfish token
[Outro]
Bm F# G Em
Although theres pain in the end
Bm F# G Em
I would love to remain your friend
Bm F# G Em
Break the past and make amends
Bm F# G Em
And learn to love you again in a new way