Steel Strings

Dull the focus in my stare
And strip the color from my hair
Time will take most everything
But I will sing
I will sing

Steal the beauty from my skin
Slowly claw the youth within
I’ll face all that life will bring
And I will sing
I will sing

I’ll watch my friends slowly change
Till strangers’ faces look the same
See my parents become
Just memories and family names

Pull apart these aching ribs
You’ll find something inside that lives

Hold my heart in loving hands
Then turn and squeeze hard as you can
Show me that familiar sting
And I will sing
I will sing

Stab at my confidence
And show me lonely existence
You’ll never take these steel strings
No, I will sing
I will sing

I will sink so low at times
The pathway out’s too steep to climb
Close my eyes and keep in mind
The future holds my heartfelt lines

Pull apart these aching ribs
You’ll find something inside that lives
Surfaced or buried deep
Wide awake or fast asleep

Guitar tuned down a half step

Verse:
A | D repeated many times
E

Chorus:
Bm | D | A | A
F#m | E | A | A