Intro: D5  G5  D5  G5 

       D5
Pardon me 
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I don't mean to waste your time  
       D5                       A5 B5
I just need someone to talk to  
             E5   A5
If you don't mind  
     D5
I've fought the loneliness 
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But tonight I guess I'm just too weak to fight 
            D5
Cause I can take the lonely days 
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But I can't take these lonely nights  
         D5
Are you alone 
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Tell me - what's your name  
       D5                       A5  B5
I just need someone to lean on  
                    E5    A5
I'm not playin' any games  
   D5
So set down here beside me 
       G5         D5            G5
Let me buy you a glass of Red Rose wine 
            D5
Cause I can take the lonely days 
N.C.                             D5
But, I can't take these lonely nights 
                 A5
        Well, I thought I was strong         
                  G5
        But, the nights can be so long 
                  D5             A5
        When you need a friend  
         B5
        Maybe we could find         
         F#5
        A little peace of mind 
         E5                          A5
        Before the morning comes, again 
    D5
So, pardon me  
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If it seems I'm holding on  
        D5                  A5   B5
Letting go just isn't easy  
                          E5   A5
When you're sleeping all alone  
         D5
Let's forget about tomorrow 
G5
Beg, steal, or borrow 
D5             G5
Just a little time 
            D5
Cause I can take the lonely days 
N.C.                             D5      G5
But, I can't take these lonely nights  
           D5
Yes, I can take the lonely days 
N.C.                              D5      G5 D5
But...I can't take these lonely nights