Twist the Knife

[Verse]

Tenderly, tenderly

Please take my breath from me

Into the fountain and up from the graves

[Verse]

Tearfully, joyfully

Burn what is left of me

I don't want these burdens that handsomely weigh

[Chorus]

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

[Verse]

Carefully, quietly

You took what's young from me

Didn't deserve it, I gave it away

[Verse]

Cowardly, thoughtlessly

You walk away from me

And I'll tear my heart out to save you the day

[Chorus]

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

[Verse]

Tenderly, tenderly

Please take my breath from me

Into the fountain and up from the graves