Standard (EADGBE)

Like a bird, on a wire, like a drunk in a midnight choir.

 I have tried in my ways to be free.

 Like a fish, on a hook, like a knight in some old fashioned

book.

 I have saved all my ribbons for thee.

 And if I, if I have been unkind.

 I just hope you, will let it go by.

 And if I, if I have been untrue.

 I just hope you know, it was never to you.

 Like a baby, stillborn, like a beast with his horn.

 I have torn everyone who reached out to me.

 But I swear,by this song,and by all that I have done wrong.

I'll make it all up to thee.

 I saw a young man, leaning on his wooden crutch.

 He called out to me, don't ask for so much.

 And a young woman, leaning in her darkened door.

 She cried out to me, hey why not ask for more.

 Like a bird, on a wire, like a drunk in a midnight choir.

 I have tried in my ways to be free.