[intro: 4 Bars steal pan flourishes] [Verse 1] I had her right here close to me, swore she'd never leave the side Blind to what was good and true, fueled by arrogance and pride I played the games, I played the clown, pushed a steady heart away And ruined the masterpiece of grace just to watch the pieces stray [Chorus] 'Cause when you got the world on strings and gold is in your hand You never think the ground will slip right underneath your land Yeah, love's the only compass that can guide you through the grey And I’m the fool who struck a match and blew it all away [Verse 2] I watched her pack the suitcase up, I didn't shed a tear Too proud to beg, too blind to see the closing of the year Now the rooms are empty echo-chambers, cold and painted gray And I’m the fool who struck a match and blew it all away [Chorus] 'Cause when you got the world on strings and gold is in your hand You never think the ground will slip right underneath your land Yeah, love's the only compass that can guide you through the grey And I’m the fool who struck a match and blew it all away [Bridge] Take a warning from a ghost who traded heaven for the smoke Who broke the only promise that was never meant to break If you find a love that stays when the heavy storms arrive Hold her close against your chest and keep that fire alive [interlude: 12 Bars steal pan flourishes, slide guitar licks] [Chorus] 'Cause when you got the world on strings and gold is in your hand You never think the ground will slip right underneath your land Yeah, love's the only compass that can guide you through the grey And I’m the fool who struck a match and blew it all away [Outro] Blew it all away... Just blew it all away in the smoke and the fire Blew it all away... Left me standing in the ashes of my own desire Blew it all away... Yeah, yeah, Lord, I blew it all away [Outro: 4 Bars steal pan flourishes]
