C I've got shadows in hiding F Way down inside me C G CC Sometimes they work to the surface C In just the right lighting F You can see them beside me C G C C7 Well I swear, I don't let 'em out on purpose Am Dm Excuse me from the table E7 F It's just I'm not able C G C C7 To swallow my throat song here tonight Am Dm Like something is broken E7 F Don't mind my choking C G C C7 On the words I should never have thought (Chorus) F Please forgive me C For the sinner I am G Treat me like a child C C7 As I'm half a man F But please forgive me C G Am I stepped on the line in the sand F G C Now I'm trying just as hard as I can C I've got darkness below me F I need you to show me C G C The way that I should behave C I been in my closet F I shut it and locked it C G C C7 Let me out, give me my chain, I'll be your slave Am Dm I've got rooms full of questions E7 F Quite a collection C G C C7 But answers, I have only a few Am Dm Well, I could use your help E7 F Clearing off these shelves C G C C7 And maybe find just a little bit of truth (Chorus) F Please forgive me C For the sinner I am G Treat me like a child C C7 As I'm half a man F But please forgive me C G Am I stepped on the line in the sand F G C C7 Now I'm trying just as hard as I can F G C C7 Oh, I'm trying just as hard as I can F G C C7 Lord, I'm trying just as hard as I can