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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
Key: Dm
Difficulty: Novice
CAPO1 because CD version may not be standard tuning
Intro:
Dm Bb F A Dm
Verse 1:
Dm Bb F A Dm
In the sun I won't sleep, but in the night I'm the devil
Dm Bb F A Dm
My dreams are of hell, your dreams are of heaven
Dm Bb F A Dm
Now, I'll show you something special, and come and dance on my wire
Dm Bb F Dm
And these are the reasons why a butterfly can't love a spider
Chorus:
Dm Bb F Dm
When I'm high, I'm in heaven
Bb F Dm
When I'm low, I'm in hell
Bb F Dm
When I'm up, I'm a sinner
Bb F Dm
When I'm down, I am unwell
Verse 2:
Dm Bb F A Dm
And it might keep you warm, but you can't see the fire
Dm Bb F A Dm
It might keep you calm, but you're in love with a liar
Dm Bb F A Dm
While you dance all night, you watch as the web gets tighter
Dm Bb F
These are the reasons why a butterfly can't love a spider
Bridge:
Dm A F E Bb A x2
A F Dm A F Dm Bb A x2
Chorus:
Dm Bb F Dm
When I'm high, I'm in heaven
Bb F Dm
When I'm low, I'm in hell
Bb F Dm
When I'm up, I'm a sinner
Bb F
When I'm down
Outro:
Dm Bb F A Dm
And it might keep you warm, but you can't see the fire
Dm Bb F A Dm
It might keep you calm, but you're in love with a liar
Dm Bb F A Dm
While you dance all night, you watch as the web gets tighter
Dm Bb F Dm
These are the reasons why a butterfly can't love a spider
Song History
Last Updated: September 10, 2025