Tenderly, tenderly
Please take my breath from me
Into the fountains
And up from the gravesTearfully, joyfully
Burn what is left of me
I don't want these burdens
I've handsomelyYou'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 knifeCarefully, quietly
You took what's young from me
I didn't deserve it
I gave it awayCowardly, thoughtlessly
You walk away from me
And I'll tear my heart out
To save you the dayAnd 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 knifeTenderly, tenderly
Please take my breath from me
Into the fountain
And up from the graves
Songwriters
MICHAEL DALY, RYAN ADAMS, NEKO CASE, WARE HAYESPublished by
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