Intro - G F Dm Dm G D G Bm why should the fire die, Gm Bm G D my mom and dad kept theirs alive, G D G Bm its early yet don't say goodnight, Gm Bm G D i know you're tired you'll be alright, Bridge (same as intro) G D G Bm you're shining still behind the clouds, Gm Bm G D saying i won't figure you out, G D G Bm it might be true but let me say, Gm Bm G D and try and try for the rest of my life, G F Dm i'm not scared of being alone (being alone) x2 Bm i'm just G D G Bm happier being confused, Gm Bm G D beside the fire as long as it's with you, G D G Bm why should that fire die, Gm Bm G D my mom and dad kept theirs alive, G D G Bm it's getting late she says goodnight, Gm Bm G N/C and falls asleep i'll be alright
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