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
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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
