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

D               G            D      G
Just when I thought I had handled solace
         D           G          D        G
I could soften my guard behind false confidence
D            G            D       G
Just when I felt humbled by insipid
        D                G             D          G
Except from this blind-side and from reading a script

D                   G        D                 G
Cause I am seduced by reaction and under the influence

D                G   D             G              D    
I'm slipping again I'm up to my tricks off my wagon
              G                A G
I have no defense I'm reaking havoc 
          A  G             D
wreaking havoc in consequence

D         G          D         G
I get reduced by my own willfulness as
    D           G      D         G
I reach for my usual god replacements
D         G               D               G
Cause I wish for sanction it lacks in my steps

[CHORUS]

Bm--G--Bm--G

Bm             G              Bm
Forgiveness is understanding that
               G              A         G                   
Affirming a compact for the millionth time
          A        G                D
On 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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