[Verse 1]
G G G F#mOh, before they turn off all the lights
F#m G CI won't read you your wrongs or your rights
GThe time has gone
G G F#mI'll tell you goodnight, close the door
F#m G CTell you I love you once more
GThe time has gone
GSo here it is
[Chorus]
C GI'm not your son, you're not my father
G C F#mWe're just two grown men saying goodbye
C GNo need to forgive, no need to forget
G G F#mI know your mistakes and you know mine
C GAnd while you're sleeping, I'll try to make you proud
G G F#mSo daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
C GDon't be afraid, it's my turn
GTo chase the monsters away
[Verse 2]
G G G F#mOh, well I'll read a story to you
F#m G COnly difference is this one is true
GThe time has gone
G G F#mI folded your clothes on the chair
F#m G CI hope you sleep well, don't be scared
GThe time has gone
GSo here it is
[Chorus]
C GI'm not your son, you're not my father
G G F#mWe're just two grown men saying goodbye
C GNo need to forgive, no need to forget
G G F#mI know your mistakes and you know mine
C GAnd while you're sleeping, I'll try to make you proud
G G F#mSo daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
C GDon't be afraid, it's my turn
GTo chase the monsters away
[Bridge]
G F#mSleep a lifetime
G F#mYes, and breathe a last word
C G GYou can feel my hand on your arm
G F#mI will be the last one so I'll leave a light on
C G GLet there be no darkness in your heart
[Chorus]
C GI'm not your son, you're not my father
G G F#mWe're just two grown men saying goodbye
C GNo need to forgive, no need to forget
G G F#mI know your mistakes and you know mine
C GAnd while you're sleeping, I'll try to make you proud
G G F#mSo daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
C GDon't be afraid, it's my turn
GTo chase the monsters away
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