standard tuning. no capo

intro: C G C G

C               G      C            G
 Everything's laughter, always the same
C           Em              D     C   G
 When the light fades the moment ends
C             G     C            G 
 Empty and restless, the fact remains
C                     Em          D       C  G
 You're tied to the highs that others lend

Em      G               Am       C
 Can I talk you down tonight, surrender
Em         G                C             D
 I'm not strong enough to fight with you anymore

                C          D                   Em    G
 I don't wanna feel real love when we're so fragile
                C      D            Em   G
 I could never be the one to tear apart
           C                  D        B     Em   D
 Help me free these selfish lies and jaded alibis
        C          D                  Em D G C 
 With tears in my eyes I'll carry on
 Em D G

C             G       C                  G
 Careless expressions, they're cold and vague 
C           Em            D            C  G
 Stealing truth from the words you say
C             G    C             G
 I cowardly reason  while life escapes
C            Em        D           C  G
 Scared of running, afraid to stay

Em        G               Am    C
 I just need a little time, surrender
Em       G                 C         D
 I wont be your concubine, not for anyone


                C          D                   Em    G
 I don't wanna feel real love when we're so fragile
                C      D            Em   G
 I could never be the one to tear apart
           C                  D        B     Em   D
 Help me free these selfish lies and jaded alibis
        C          D                  
 With tears in my eyes I'll carry on

F       C                   G  D
 Reach out you're not alone
      F        C          G  D
 Release your hold, let go
       F         C             Em      A   
 The light may darken as your fears unfold
C  D

                C          D                   Em    G
 I don't wanna feel real love when we're so fragile
                C      D            Em   G
 I could never be the one to tear apart
           C                  D        B     Em   D
 Help me free these selfish lies and jaded alibis
        C          D                 Em D G C  
 With tears in my eyes I'll carry on
       Em    D     C
 With tears in my eyes