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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
πΈ Intro:
B
Em D C
Em D C
Em D C
Em D C
πΈ Verse:
Em D C Em D C
I'm alone, sitting with my empty glass.
Em D C Em D C
My four walls follow me through my past.
Em D C Em D C
I was on a Paris train I emerged in London rain
Em D C Β΄ Em D C
and you were waiting there swimming through apologies.
πΈ Chorus:
A B G D
I remember searching for the perfect words.
A B G
I was hoping you might change your mind.
A B G D
I remember a soldier sleeping next to me.
A B G B
Riding on the metro.
πΈ Interlude:
Em D C
Em D C
Em D C
Em D C
πΈ Verse 2:
Em D C Em D C
You wore white. Smiling as you took my hand.
Em D C Em D C
So removed, we spoke of wintertime in France.
Em D C
Minutes passed with shallow words.
Em D C
Years have passed and still the hurt.
Em D C Em D C
I can see you now, smiling as you pulled away.
πΈ Chorus 2:
A B G D
I remember the letter wrinkled in my hand.
A B G
"I'll love you always" filled my eyes.
A B G D
I remember a night we walked along the Seine.
A B G B
Riding on the metro.
πΈ Interlude:
Em D C
Em D C
Em D C
Em D C
Em D C
Em D C
Em D C
Em D C
πΈ Chorus 3:
A B G D
I remember a feeling coming over me!
A B G
The soldier turned, then looked away.
A B G D
I remember hating you for loving me!
A B G B
Riding on the metro!
πΈ Interlude:
Em D C
Em D C
πΈ Verse 3:
Em D C Em D C
I'm alone, sitting with my empty glass.
Em D C Em D C
My four walls follow me through my past.
Em D C Em D C
I was on a Paris train I emerged in London rain
Em D C Β΄ Em D C
and you were waiting there swimming through apologies.
πΈ Chorus 4:
A B G D
I remember searching for the perfect words.
A B G
I was hoping you might change your mind.
A B G D
I remember a soldier sleeping next to me.
A B G B
Riding on the metro.
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Published: August 13, 2021
Last Updated: January 16, 2026