Start Of The Breakdown

Dm
Scratch the ice
Let the telephone ring
Sense of time is a powerful thing
Bb            Gm
And we love to laugh
        Bb
Love to cry
      C
Half alive We learn to

Dm
Go slow when we're dancing for rain
Dry skin flakes when there's ice in the veins
   Bb            Gm
And we love to cry
      Bb     C
Half alive

Dm  Bb                               Dm   Bb
     Is this the start of the breakdown?

Dm Bb Gm Bb C

Dm
Scratch the earth
Dig the burial ground
Sense of time won't be easily found
    Bb          Gm
And ten out of ten
        Bb         C
For the ones who defend
Pretend to

Dm
Breakdown is a vital demand
We stand firm with our head in our hands
        Bb      Gm
Aa we love to cry
        Bb C
Half alive

                              Dm
Is this the start of the breakdown?
            Bb
I can't understand you.
                              Dm
Is this the start of the breakdown?
            Bb
I can't understand you.
                              Dm
Is this the start of the breakdown?
Bb      Gm    Bb   C
Break break

Dm Bb Gm Bb C

                              Dm
Is this the start of the breakdown?
            Bb
I can't understand you.
                              Dm
Is this the start of the breakdown?
            Bb
I can't understand you.