Capo 2nd fret

Standard (EADGBE)

Intro

Verse 1

We can never go home

We no longer have one

I'll help you carry the load

I'll carry you in my arms

We walk through the ash

And the charred remains of our country

Keep an eye on my back

I'll keep an eye on the road

Chorus

Help me to carry the fire

To keep it alight together

Help me to carry the fire

This road won't go on forever

Verse 2

If I say: Shut your eyes!

If I say: Look away!

Bury your face in my shoulder

Think of a birthday

The things you put in your head

They won't stay there forever

I'm trying hard to hide your soul, son

From things it's not meant to see

Chorus

Help me to carry ...

Bridge

If I say: Shut your eyes!

If I say: Shut your eyes!

Bury me in surprise

When I say: Shut your eyes!, I ...

Oh ...

Oh ...

Chorus

Help me to carry ...