Standard (EADGBE)

Verse

G and D alternating improv pattern

Prechorus

C, G, D The C goes two beats, the G goes two beats the D goes four beats.

Chorus

, , , each chord lasts measure

No time now for losing tempers

or filling up with rage or anger

flying off the handle could be detrimental

calmer hands are called for here

Pre chorus

a breath or two might be applied

we'll count to ten and then decide

a rash decision - crash collision

damage done beyond repair

Chorus

kinder words here we could pick

 a kind approach might do the trick

 hurt you, hurt me, well that needs to stop

kinder words here we could choose

 we've kind of got a lot to lose

 the temperature we need that to drop

Verse 2

a wrong move now might spell disaster

a selfish one might spell it faster

let's relax, review the facts

for all involved that might be best

Prechorus

a world of difference might be made

if our next move could be delayed

we'll sort it out and we'll talk about

just what it was that caused this mess

Chorus

kinder words here we could pick

 a kind approach might do the trick

 hurt you, hurt me, that's the worst thing we could do

kinder words here we could choose

 we've kind of got a lot to lose

watch what we say, don't walk away, we'll see it through

Repeat Chorus 1

kinder words here we could pick

a kind approach might do the trick

 hurt you, hurt me, well that needs to stop

kinder words here we could choose

we've kind of got a lot to lose

 the temperature we need that to drop