[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