[Verse 1] D D A Bm Oh, before they turn off all the lights Bm A G I won't read you your wrongs or your rights D The time has gone D A Bm I'll tell you goodnight, close the door Bm A G Tell you I love you once more D The time has gone A So here it is [Chorus] G A I'm not your son, you're not my father D A Bm We're just two grown men saying goodbye G A No need to forgive, no need to forget D A Bm I know your mistakes and you know mine G A And while you're sleeping, I'll try to make you proud D A Bm So daddy, won't you just close your eyes? G A Don't be afraid, it's my turn D To chase the monsters away [Verse 2] D D A Bm Oh, well I'll read a story to you Bm A G Only difference is this one is true D The time has gone D A Bm I folded your clothes on the chair Bm A G I hope you sleep well, don't be scared D The time has gone A So here it is [Chorus] G A I'm not your son, you're not my father D A Bm We're just two grown men saying goodbye G A No need to forgive, no need to forget D A Bm I know your mistakes and you know mine G A And while you're sleeping, I'll try to make you proud D A Bm So daddy, won't you just close your eyes? G A Don't be afraid, it's my turn D To chase the monsters away [Bridge] D Bm Sleep a lifetime D Bm Yes, and breathe a last word G D A You can feel my hand on your arm D Bm D Bm I will be the last one so I'll leave a light on G D A Let there be no darkness in your heart [Chorus] G A I'm not your son, you're not my father D A Bm We're just two grown men saying goodbye G A No need to forgive, no need to forget D A Bm I know your mistakes and you know mine G A And while you're sleeping, I'll try to make you proud D A Bm So daddy, won't you just close your eyes? G A Don't be afraid, it's my turn D To chase the monsters away