D D7 G Gm D Em A7 D D Em Bm A D Helpless, she lies across the stairs D Em Bm A D Haunting your days, consuming your prayers D Em Bm A D There will be healing, but don't force this girl to stand D Em Bm A D As she's counting the ceilings, with pale voice and trembling hands Em A7 D G You told me life was long, but now that it's gone, D Em Bm G You find yourself on top, as the leader of a flock A7 D D7 G Gm D Em A7 D Called to be around for those below D Em Bm A D Whispered notes from the piano in the corner of the room D Em Bm A D Hold your throat, is that healing that you're hearing in her tune? D Em Bm A D Wanting change, but loving her just as she lies D Em Bm A D Is the burden of the man who's built his life on love Em A7 D G You told me life was long, but now that it's gone, D Em Bm G You find yourself on top, as the leader of a flock A7 D D7 G Gm D Em A7 D Called to be around for those below Em A I'll be locked up and stored Em A In a lavender ward Em A 'Cause my mind is just like hers, Em A just as broken, just as crippled, just as burned D Em Bm G And then I find myself on top, as the leader of a flock A7 D D7 G Gm D Em A7 D Called to be around for those below
