D
Tenderly, tenderly

Please take my breath from me

Into the fountains
                Bm
And up from the graves

D
Tearfully, joyfully

Burn what is left of me

I don't want these burdens
                Bm
That handsomely weigh


[Pre-Chorus]
A
You'll be my guest

And I'll let you stay


[Chorus]
G
Leave me the check
                       G/C# G/B A
I'll pay with the rest of   my  life

Twist the knife


[Interlude]
G


[Verse 2]
D
Carefully, quietly

You took what's young from me

I didn't deserve it
          Bm
I gave it away

D
Cowardly, thoughtlessly

You walk away from me

And I'll tear my heart out
                Bm
To save you the day


[Pre-Chorus]
    A
And you'll be my guest

And I'll let you stay


[Chorus]
G
Leave me the check
                       G/C# G/B A
I'll pay with the rest of   my  life

Twist the knife


[Outro]
D
Tenderly, tenderly

Please take my breath from me

Into the fountain

{Slow down here}
                Bm
And up from the graves