Verse 1
Am C
Be careful little eyes what you see
G Dm
It’s the second glance that ties your hands as darkness pulls the strings
Am C
Be careful little feet where you go
G Dm
For it’s the little feet behind you that are sure to follow
Am G
It’s a slow fade when you give yourself away
Dm F
It’s a slow fade when black and white are turned to gray
Am G C
And thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
F
When you give yourself away
Dm G
People never crumble in a day
Am C Dm F
It’s a slow fade, it’s a slow fade
Verse 2
Am C
Be careful little ears what you hear
G Dm
When flattery leads to compromises the end is always near
Am C
Be careful little lips what you say
G Dm
For empty words and promises lead broken hearts astray
Am G
It’s a slow fade when you give yourself away
Dm F
It’s a slow fade when black and white are turned to gray
Am G C
And thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
F
When you give yourself away
Dm G
People never crumble in a day
Am C Dm F
It’s a slow fade, it’s a slow fade
Bridge
Dm F Am G
The journey from your mind to your hands is shorter than you’re thinking
Dm F C F
Be careful if you think you stand you just might be sinking
Am G
It’s a slow fade when you give yourself away
Dm F
It’s a slow fade when black and white are turned to gray
Am G C
And thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
F
When you give yourself away
Dm G Dm G
People never crumble in a day, Daddies never crumble in a day
Dm G
Families never crumble in a day