Hush Hush

Bm7 He tip toes from brick to brick E7 And skips the cracks or he gets sick Em7 Em Counting sheep, losing sleep Bm Now his lids are heavy set Bm Run for it, they're on the prowl B G These demons never make a sound E Cries ignored, this cardboard box Em F# Bm Will keep him dry for now G D A Why do I give in A When I know it's not the only answer G D A Run away to save my skin A When my angst is growing like a cancer G A And oh, the things we'll say A# Bm When we're standing in our way G F# Maybe soon this all will be Bm A distant memory Bm F#m G Em There might as well be bloodstains on this carpet floor Bm F#m G E F# Bm He's laying face down wondering what fighting back is for Bm G Don't even give 'em a chance to knock you down G E F# Bm Don't even give 'em a chance to knock you down Bm F#m Bm F# And I'll be singing' when I turn around G D A Why do I give in A When I know it's not the only answer G D A Run away to save my skin A When my angst is growing like a cancer G A And oh, the things we'll say F# Bm When we're standing in our way G F# Maybe soon this all will be G A distant memory G D Wars waged on life F#m We wave it in defeat Bm Take down the white A G Soldier, on your feet A D I march head strong F# Bm To shout aloud that, "Now, now, now I'm free" Bm A G#m G Bm A G# D B D Em B A G# G A Why do I give in A When I know it's not the only answer G D A Run away to save my skin A When my angst is growing like a cancer G A And oh, the things we'll say A# Bm When we're standing in our way G F# Maybe soon this all will be Bm A distant memory N.C. A distant memory (hush, hush) N.C. A distant memory (hush, hush) N.C. A distant memory (hush, hush) Bm Don't even give 'em a chance to knock you down Bm Don't even give 'em a chance to knock you down F# Bm And I'll be singing when I turn around