Cannibals by Absent Elk E Where he grew up, the doors were locked G#m And no one ever knew A E What went on behind those wooden walls B The place that he called home The quiet type, tainted eyes He paid for being kind Most aren't when he'll never speak his mind To say, "I watch the days go by" Chorus x2: A E B Keep the cannibals away from me A E B Keep the cannibals away Come this way someone say From down behind the crowd Begging through the arrogance And a ray between the clouds He found his love in an empty cup He worked his own way up Everybody's out to get a cut A bite of shameless and polite Chorus x2: Keep the cannibals away from me Keep the cannibals away C#m Why would I roll up my sleeves B For you to take it all from me? A E I'll say it clear F#m B There's nothing for you here C#m Oh, I should I get on my knees B For you to shake the rocking trees A E I've heard it all F#m B That double talk, and your smile, just wipe it off Chorus to end: Keep the cannibals away from me Keep the cannibals away