Tenderly Tenderly Please take my breath from me Into the fountain And up from the graves Tearfully Joyfully Burn what is left of me I don't want these burdens I've handsomely gained (??) You'll be my guest And i'll let you stay Leave me the check I'll pay with the rest of my life Twist the knife Carefully Quietly You took what's young from me I didn't deserve it I gave it away Cowardly Thoughtlessly You walk away from me And i'll tear my heart out to save you ??? You'll be my guest And i'll let you stay Leave me the check I'll pay with the rest of my life Twist the knife Tenderly Tenderly Please take my breath from me Into the fountain And up from the graves