Em C C/B D D/G D/F# Em
[Verse 1]
Em
Everything will soon turn black,
C
so here's my letter.
D
To get it off my chest.
Em
Promise father, don't look back,
C
it's not for the better.
D
I know you tried your best.
[Chorus]
C D
Everybody seems so happy like they all share
B7 Em
something I haven't felt for years.
C D
For long I've tried to just hold on but now I don't care
B7 Em
I'm closing down my thoughts and fears.
C D Em
So forgive me, life is cruel.
C D
Now I'm leaving you.
[Verse 2]
Em
Hear you little brother me,
C
you know I'm sorry,
D
for every high hand.
Em
Give my love to mother,please
C
tell her not to worry.
D
I hope she'll understand.
[Chorus]
C D
Everybody seems so happy like they all share
B7 Em
something I haven't felt for years.
C D
For long I've tried to just hold on but now I don't care
B7 Em
I'm closing down my thoughts and fears.
C D Em
So forgive me, life is cruel.
C D
Now I'm leaving you.
C D Em
Yeah forgive me, life is cruel.
C D
Now I'm leaving you.
[Bridge]
G D
So long, don't wait for me in vain.
D Em
What's wrong with being free from pain?
Em C
Be strong and live your lives like I never could.
G D
Farewell, let the memories be nice.
D Em
To hell!? Don't think you go there twice.
Em C
I'm well off right here, it's more than good.
Em
So farewell.
[Chorus]
C D
Everybody seems so happy like they all share
B7 Em
something I haven't felt for years.
C D
For long I've tried to just hold on but now I don't care
B7 Em
I'm closing down my thoughts and fears.
C D Em
So forgive me, life is cruel.
C D
Now I'm leaving you.
[Outro]
C D
I'm leaving you.
C D
I'm leaving you.
C D
I'm leaving you.
