Tuning: G C E A (G C E A) 🎸 Intro: A|----8----7----7----5----3----1----0-| E|---6----6----5----5----1----1----1--| C|--5----5----5----5----1----1----0---| G|-0----0----0----0----0----0----0----| 🎸 Verse 1: F You wrote your name in invisible ink Bb C F For you were so afraid of what they might think Gm C But the scars they left, they were loud and clear Gm C Weren't they? weren't they?
🎸 Verse 2: F When it's too much to bare, memories erase Bb C F A disappearing act, deserving of our thanks Gm C When it surfaces, just hold your breath Gm C And swim, just swim 🎸 Verse 3: F You begged and begged for some kind of change: Bb C F Maybe they'd wake up tomorrow and regret the pain Gm C That they've passed down to you like DNA Gm C But no luck, no luck 🎸 Verse 4: F It seems only by the hand of God or death Bb C F Will they truly change their silhouettes Gm C For a miracle or a consequence Gm C You wait and wait 🎸 Instrumental: F Bb C F Gm C Gm C x2 🎸 Verse 5: F Maybe distance is the only cure? Bb C F Far away from hurt is where healing occurs Gm C But all you really want to do is make them proud Gm C Don't you? don't you? 🎸 Verse 6: F It must be so hard, in the mess you're always cleaning up Bb C F To believe in the ghost of unbroken love Gm But I promise you C Gm C The truth is that you're loved. so loved Gm C F You're loved. so loved