Written by Amy Wadge, James Blount, Jimmy Hogarth
Verse 1:
Eb Bb Cm Oh, before they turn off all the lights Cm Bb Ab I won't read you your wrongs or your rights Eb The time has gone Eb Bb Cm I'll tell you goodnight, close the door Cm Bb Ab Tell you I love you once more Eb The time has gone Bb So here it isAb Bb I'm not your son, you're not my father Eb Bb Cm We're just two grown men saying goodbye Ab Bb No need to forgive, no need to forget Eb Bb Cm I know your mistakes and you know mine Ab Bb And while you're sleeping, I'll try to make you proud Eb Bb Cm So daddy, won't you just close your eyes? Ab Bb Don't be afraid, it's my turn Eb To chase the monsters awayVerse 2:
Eb Eb Bb Cm Oh, well I'll read a story to you Cm Bb Ab Only difference is this one is true Eb The time has gone Eb Bb Cm I folded your clothes on the chair Cm Bb Ab I hope you sleep well, don't be scared Eb The time has gone Bb So here it isAb Bb I'm not your son, you're not my father Eb Bb Cm We're just two grown men saying goodbye Ab Bb No need to forgive, no need to forget Eb Bb Cm I know your mistakes and you know mine Ab Bb And while you're sleeping, I'll try to make you proud Eb Bb Cm So daddy, won't you just close your eyes? Ab Bb Don't be afraid, it's my turn Eb To chase the monsters awayBridge:
Eb Cm Sleep a lifetime Eb Cm Yes, and breathe a last word Ab Eb Bb You can feel my hand on your own Eb Cm Eb Cm I will be the last one so I'll leave a light on Ab Eb Bb Let there be no darkness in your heartAb Bb I'm not your son, you're not my father Eb Bb Cm We're just two grown men saying goodbye Ab Bb No need to forgive, no need to forget Eb Bb Cm I know your mistakes and you know mine Ab Bb And while you're sleeping, I'll try to make you proud Eb Bb Cm So daddy, won't you just close your eyes? Ab Bb Don't be afraid, it's my turn Eb To chase the monsters away