Key: A ♫ Intro: D A F#m C# D A F#m C# D ♫ Verse 1: A F#m Terrified I am C# D Every single day A F#m Petrified I am C# G And I'm not wood or clay D A How long, you ask? E G Heavy like rock and glass D A Are we expected to swim E While we are drowning within?
♫ Chorus: D A E Don't ask how long C# We're built for longing D A E Don't ask how long C# A E We're built for longing ♫ Verse 2: D A F#m We can fantasize C# D About a good man and try A F#m Try to float, not sink C# Through our lives G And I think D A Everyone can sympathize E G We all want the sun and skies D A Maybe a baby or two E D A better life I promise you ♫ Chorus: A E Don't ask how long C# D We're built for longing A E Don't ask how long B D A Cause every answer's wrong E You and me D A E Are made for wanting D A E G We're always gonna want for something ♫ Verse 3: D A Everyone can sympathize E G We want the moon and the skies D A Start again, our lives brand new E D The life I used to come home to A E Don't ask how long C# D We're built for longing A E Don't ask how long B D A Cause every answer's wrong E You and me D A E Are made for wanting D A E We're always gonna want for something D A E We are made for the wanting D A E We'll always want for something D A E We are made for the wanting D A E Built for longing