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
