Tom: Em
G Am D7
Your phone call from Montreal said I was back into you.
G Am D7
But as I listened to the words fall, I dreaded as the artist drew
G G7 Am
Me down on my knees with liquid eyes begging please,
Cm G
won't you stay for another course
Am D11 D7 Em A7
But if I was you I'd agree with what you chose to do....... And
(Chorus)
Dm G7
I tried and tried and tried that night.
Dm G7
I cried and cried so that we would fight.
Dm G7 F Em A7
And distance was the accomplice that saw me lose.
Am D7
The most that I ever knew,
Am7 D7
Everything if not the sun,
Am7 D7
In a space that could handle two...
Em G
You were gone.
G Am D7
You gave me your heart and habits, proverbially at my side.
G Am D7
And though maybe I took advantage, you know I never really lied.
G G7 Am
I was out in the field collecting strength for my shield,
Cm G
and I misplaced what made me real.
Am D11 D7 Em A7
I can't ask you to wait around but you know you can't deny..... that
