Intro: D    G     D     G

D               G            D         G
Just when I thought I had handles on this
         D           G          D        G
I could soften my guard behind false confidence
D            G            D       G
Just when I found humble pie insipid
         D                G          D          G
Exempt from this blind side and firmly in its grip

D                   G        D                 G
Cause I am seduced by reaction and under the influence

D                G   D             G              D
I'm slipping again I'm up to my tricks, off my wagon
              G                 A G
I have no defense, I'm reaking havoc
          A  G             D
wreaking havoc in consequence

D         G          D         G
I get reduced by my own willfulness as
    D           G      D         G
I reach for my usual god replacements
D           G               D               G
Cause I am rich with sanction and lax in my steps

[CHORUS]

Bm    G    Bm    G

Bm                G             Bm
If forgiveness is understanding I
           G              A         G
Offer mea culpa for the millionth time
          A        G                D
On this toppling house of cards of mine

I am beaten by my impulsiveness
By this uncanny foreshadowing of regret
Cause I'm repulsed by restriction, at least that's my excuse

[CHORUS 2x]