Standard (EADGBE)

The days are getting colder

They stretch before me all in a line

Each night gets a little bit longer

And these stars that once were strange now I call mine

Oh, it's been so long since I saw her face

And I just can't find my way out of this place

I took the law into my hands

You'd do the same from where I stand

But the punishment here is much worse than the crime

I guess I get a little emotional sometimes

Each night I light a candle

And I get down on my knees and I pray

My home in ashes I can handle

But not to see my loved ones losing their way

If my tongue sounds lame please don't turn away

Don't you see I'm losing it a little bit every day

If you let yourself understand

I'll give you my heart and hands

Or else the punishment will be much worse than the crime

I know I get a little emotional sometimes

Do you blame me if I get a little emotional sometimes?

Don't act so surprised if I get a little emotional sometimes