Twist The Knife

Tenderly, tenderly

Please take my breath from me

Into the fountains

And up from the graves

Tearfully, joyfully

Burn what is left of me

I don't want these burdens

I've handsomely

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

Carefully, quietly

You took what's young from me

I didn't deserve it

I gave it away

Cowardly, thoughtlessly

You walk away from me

And I'll tear my heart out

To save you the day

And 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

Tenderly, tenderly

Please take my breath from me

Into the fountain

And up from the graves