Silence A Stranger

E Silence is a stranger that I’ve never let inside E I hear him knocking, but I do not dare reply E God knows what he would say if I opened up my door E I’ll keep up this clamor so he can’t tell me the score. E Solitude’s an old friend from the other side of town E When he comes across the river I pretend I’m not around E His voice brings me comfort and his counsel’s always wise E But I can’t stand to face the disappointment in his eyes G A B Quiet, come another time F#m G Isn’t on my side A E I need to look alive E Suffering, my mother, she has loved me since my youth E Never have I wondered if her teaching wasn’t true E When she speaks, she whispers gently, never does she shout E Sometimes when I’m weary, it feels good to drown her out G A B Quiet, come another time F#m G Isn’t on my side A E Give me a reason why F#m G I should let it lie A E I need to look alive E Stillness is a woman I’m too cowardly to kiss E A hallowed thing too holy for my unclean lips E She told me she loved me, but I ran away and hid E I’m convinced she’d do the same if she saw beneath my skin G A B Quiet, I’m listening this time F#m G I need you on my side A B I’m out of reasons why F#m G Can’t keep up this fight A E I want to feel alive