[B]I am an American [F#m]aquarium [E]drinker [B]I assassin down the [F#m]avenue[E] [B]I'm hiding out in the [F#m]big city [E]blinking [B]What was I thinking when I [F#m]let go of [E]you Let's forget about the tongue-tied lightning Let's undress just like cross-eyed strangers This is not a joke so please stop smiling What was I thinking when I said it didn't hurt
I want to glide through those brown eyes dreaming Take you from the inside, baby hold on tight You were so right when you said I've been drinking What was I thinking when we said good night I want to hold you in the Bible-black predawn You're quite a quiet, domino, bury me now Take off your band-aid 'cause I don't believe in touchdowns What was I thinking when we said hello I always thought that if I held you tightly You'd always love me like you did back then Then I fell asleep in the city kept blinking What was I thinking when I let you back in [B]I am trying to [F#m]break your [E]heart [B]I am trying to [F#m]break your [E]heart [B]But still I would be lying if I [F#m]said it wasn't [E]easy [B]I am trying to [F#m]break your [E]heart Disposable Dixie cup drinker I assassin down the avenue I've been hiding out in the big city blinking What was I thinking when I let go of you (Loves you) I'm the man who loves you