Words and music by Leonard Cohen
C ... Am ... F G C G
(G) C
I'm leaving the table
Am
I'm out of the game
Dm
I don't know the people
G
In your picture frame
F Fm
If I ever loved you, oh no
C E/b Am
It's a crying shame
F
If I ever loved you
G C G
If I knew your name
You don't need a lawyer I'm not making a claim You don't need to surrender I'm not taking aim I don't need a lover, no no The wretched beast is tame I don't need a lover So blow out the flame
There's nobody missing There is no reward Little by little We're cutting the cord We're spending the treasure That love cannot afford I know you can feel it The sweetness restored
[instrumental verse]
I don't need a reason
For what I became
I've got these excuses
They're tired and lame
I don't need a pardon, no no
There's no one left to blame
I'm leaving the table
(G) Am
I'm out of the game
F
I'm leaving the table
G C
I'm out of the game