Nickel Creek - Why Should The Fire Die

      [Verse]
G  F  F  F

[Verse]
G     D         G    F#m7
Why should the fire die?
            Bm       G       D/F#
My mom and dad kept theirs alive.
      G    D/F#   G           F#m7
It's early yet, don't say goodnight.
           Bm         G    D/G
I know in time you'll be alright.

[Interlude]
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[Verse]
      G         D    G           F#m7
You're shining still behind the clouds
        Bm      G          D/F#
Saying I won't figure you out.
   G         D/F#    G       F#m7
It might be true, but let me try
             Bm          G         D/G
And try and try for the rest of my life.

[Bridge]
G                 F            Dm   Am
I'm not scared of bein' alone.
G                 F
I'm not scared of bein' alone, bein' alone.

[Verse]
         G    D   G         F#m7
I'm just happier bein' confused
             Bm      G                D/F#
Beside the fire, as long as it's with you.
G    D/F#       G     F#m7
Why should that fire die?
            Bm       G        D/F#
My mom and dad kept theirs alive
     G        D/F#    G           F#m7
It's getting late, she says, "Goodnight,"
           Bm       G    D/G
I fall asleep. I'll be alright.