Standard (EADGBE)

Well why won't you dance with me

The night is free

And my hands... are aching?

 Why won't you hold me.

 Like the stars I see are holding the sky?

 Oh I'll be hanging in the leaves

Of this dusty old palm tree

If you're wondering after me

That's where I'll be

In this dusty palm tree

Well why won't you sing to me

Sing me a melody

So sweet... that it makes my heart bleed?

 Well why won't you cradle me,

 Rock me endlessly like the waves rock the sea?

 Well I'll be hanging in the leaves

Of this dusty old palm tree

If you're wondering after me

That's where I'll be

In this dusty palm tree

Well why don't you run to me,

 Cross this empty beach... scrape the sand with your feet,

And lean up against this tree,

 Where I'm swinging in the breeze, just out of reach

 Well I'll be hanging in the leaves

Of this dusty old palm tree

If you're wondering after me

That's where I'll be

In this dusty palm tree