INTRO: D--G---D---G

D (xx0232@1)             G (320003@1)          D (xx0232@1)    GJust (320003@1)when I thought I had handled solace
         D (xx0232@1)         G (320003@1)        D (xx0232@1)      GI (320003@1)could soften my guard behind false confidence
D (xx0232@1)          G (320003@1)          D (xx0232@1)     GJust (320003@1)when I felt humbled by insipid
        D (xx0232@1)              G (320003@1)           D (xx0232@1)        GExcept (320003@1)from this blind-side and from reading a script

D (xx0232@1)                 G (320003@1)      D (xx0232@1)               GCause (320003@1)I am seduced by reaction and under the influence

D (xx0232@1)              G (320003@1) D (xx0232@1)           G (320003@1)            D (xx0232@1)  
I'm slipping again I'm up to my tricks off my wagon
              G (320003@1)              AG
I have no defense I'm reaking havoc 
          A (x02220@1)G (320003@1)           Dwreaking (xx0232@1)havoc in consequence

D (xx0232@1)       G (320003@1)        D (xx0232@1)       GI (320003@1)get reduced by my own willfulness as
    D (xx0232@1)         G (320003@1)    D (xx0232@1)       GI (320003@1)reach for my usual god replacements
D (xx0232@1)       G (320003@1)             D (xx0232@1)             GCause (320003@1)I wish for sanction it lacks in my steps

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Bm--G--Bm--G

Bm (x24432@1)           G (320003@1)            BmForgiveness (x24432@1)is understanding that
               G (320003@1)            A (x02220@1)       G (320003@1)                 
Affirming a compact for the millionth time
          A (x02220@1)      G (320003@1)              DOn (xx0232@1)this tumbling house of cards of mine

I am beaten by my impulsiveness
By this uncanny foreshadowing of regret
Cause I'm repulsed by restriction at least that's my excuse

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