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