Key: C Verse 1: E F Chapped lips from keeping secrets G C Black eyes from staying up all night Dm Bb I go out looking for eternity A F In paperbacks and orange street lights G C And what you'll say you heard the first time - Dm Bb Their worn hands and young lovers' hearts E F Just keeping it down, keeping it down G C Forever is where I always start Dm But I gave it up Bb I gave it up -
Verse 2: E F The way they talk about their prayers G C I dream of moving to the city Dm Bb But is it in the universe plan? A F And does it really mean anything? G C I fall in love just like everyone Dm Bb Is it all we ever really want? E F Just keeping it down, keeping it down G C I still want to ask you to come Dm But I gave it up Bb I gave it up E F G C Dm Bb x2 Verse 3: E F Would you let me walk forever G C When darkness comes to keep me company? Dm Bb You know the frustrations of a foggy mind A F And I know all about humidity G C Is it fear? Are you afraid? Dm Bb I am afraid (switch to fingerpicking) E F Just keeping it down, keeping it down G C Dm Bb No fear in love but all the pain