Intro: F#5 A5 F#5 Oh the world is still A5 It's quiet as a mouse, it's 3 am F#5 Wide awake, I'm trying to get the words out of my mouth A5 But I can't make a sound since you left me lying here in my bed While you're running off with him F#5 A5 Everything in my world was yours, when I held you tenderly B5 F#5 E5 I was once in his shoes, I had everything to lose and so I did D5 B5 F#5 It wasn't long ago when I could feel the breeze of you blowing on my skin D5 B5 F#5 I could feel your touch as your arms were closing in D5 B5 F#5 E5 If I could muster a sound I'd sing this song out loud just like a Nightingale ( F#5 A5 ) F#5 A5 I was driving fast with roses on my seat and headed home I was late with dinner getting cold F#5 When I was struck in the side of the car A5 And then I saw your face I couldn't move, I couldn't say a word to you F#5 A5 Everything in my world was yours, when I held you tenderly B5 F#5 Oh now my world is caving in because you're sleeping next to him E5 If I could die E5 You bet your life I would D5 B5 F#5 Because I can't feel the breeze of you blowing on my skin D5 B5 F#5 I can't feel your touch as your arms are closing in D5 B5 F#5 E5 If I could muster a sound I'd sing this song out loud just like the Nightingale A5 The Nightingale ( F#5 A5 F#5 A5 ) B5 F#5 E5 If the tables had been turned I could never go without you by my side E5 But I'm reminded everyday how D5 B5 F#5 I can't feel the breeze of you blowing on my skin D5 B5 F#5 I can't feel your touch as your arms are closing in D5 B5 F#5 E5 If I could muster a song I'd sing this song out loud just like the Nightingale E5 The Nightingale D5 B5 F#5 I can't feel the breeze of you blowing on my skin D5 B5 F#5 I can't feel your touch as your arms are closing in D5 B5 F#5 E5 If I could muster a sound I'd sing this song out loud just like a Nightingale A5 The Nightingale
