INTRO: D  G   D   G

D               G            D      G
Just when I thought I had handles on this
         D           G          D          G
I could soften my guard behind false confidence
D            G            D       G
Just when I felt humble pie insipid
        D                G             D          G
Excempt from this blind-side and firmly in its grip

D                   G        D               G
Cause I'm seduced by reaction and under the influence

D                G   D             G              D
I'm slipping again I'm up to old tricks, off my wagon
              G                A  G
I have no defense I'm wreaking havoc
          A  G             D
wreaking havoc and consequence

D         G          D         G
I get reduced by my own willfulness as
    D           G      D         G
I reach for my usual god replacements
D            G               D               G
Cause I am rich with sanction and lax in my steps

[CHORUS]

Bm  G  Bm  G

Bm                   G              Bm
If forgiveness is understanding then I
          G              A         G
offer mea culpa for the millionth time
          A        G                D
from this tumbling house of cards of mine

I am beaten by my impulsiveness
By this uncanny foreshadowing of regret
Cause I'm repulsed by restriction, at least that's my excuse