Capo 2nd fret
Standard (EADGBE)
Intro
Verse 1
We can never go home
We no longer have one
I'll help you carry the load
I'll carry you in my arms
We walk through the ash
And the charred remains of our country
Keep an eye on my back
I'll keep an eye on the road
Chorus
Help me to carry the fire
To keep it alight together
Help me to carry the fire
This road won't go on forever
Verse 2
If I say: Shut your eyes!
If I say: Look away!
Bury your face in my shoulder
Think of a birthday
The things you put in your head
They won't stay there forever
I'm trying hard to hide your soul, son
From things it's not meant to see
Chorus
Help me to carry ...
Bridge
If I say: Shut your eyes!
If I say: Shut your eyes!
Bury me in surprise
When I say: Shut your eyes!, I ...
Oh ...
Oh ...
Chorus
Help me to carry ...