Intro: E - B - Cis - A - B - E VERSE 1: E Simple backbeats seem to soothe me. If i could hold them i would let see, A Take some rest as if not wicked. And walk around enjoying silence. E A world away, elders gather. Speaking their tongue and hardly falter. A With words of bound, joy and grievance, Simple songs, work and penance. PRE-CHORUS B To drawn hate like a stone, Cis walk the path overgrown. A Never lie awake, B And so for goodness sake. VERSE 2: E Well down the road the deer are crossing, And the grass is greener where they're walking. A Rattling beasts and heavy movements, Mark them now son before we lose them. E Bear your arms ever so wisely, Or burn them all if you have no need. A And dress to kill but kill so kindly. A hollow heart's too weak and weary. PRE-CHORUS B To drawn hate like a stone, Cis walk the path overgrown. A Never lie awake, B And so for goodness sake. CHORUS: Cis A Now call me crazy but all the old ways, E B Of living simple are simply fading. Cis A E And all we buy is time before we die, B E lay on down desensitized. VERSE 3: E (let ring) A wise old friend recently told me: "An idle mind is the devils playpen". A (let ring) Mind the gaps and watch them closely. Spread the love but choose your friends wisely. E Love yourself to love your family, And find the difference between wants and needs. A Be sure to stop and count your blessings, Smell the roses and fight for something. PRE-CHORUS B To drawn hate like a stone, Cis walk the path overgrown. A Never lie awake, B And so for goodness sake. CHORUS: Cis A Now call me crazy but all the old ways, E B Of living simple are simply fading. Cis A E And all we buy is time before we die, B B lay on down Cis A E And all we buy is time before we die, B E lay on down desensitized.