Standard (EADGBE)

(chords are listed above the lyrics)

oh my son, don't be afraid of the dark

 it's all in your mind

no they're not coming to get you at the park

but don't talk to anyone

 'cause you can never be certain who they are

when they start to run

 you're not gonna have to run very far

so pass along

 pass the bar, but don't be so cavalier

you know all day long, we all work so hard

 but don't be fooled by how insecure you are

'cause when you start to fall

 you're not gonna have to fall very far

oh that's the way it was always gonna be

but what was that supposed to mean

now you just sit around and watch the TV every night

I don't even think you see the stains on the sheets

oh, it's over (repeat)