The Beths - I’m Not Getting Excited

[Intro]
(All Chords are Power Chords)
G E F Gb
(x4)

[Verse 1]
G
I’m not getting excited

‘Cause the thrill isn’t mine to invite in

Just the chill when I learn that it’s finally my turn

I have finally earned my place in the urn
C
And I take a fall

But I keep my hands soft

I keep my body limp and I move with the wind
Bb G
I’ll go where it bends and let go of the expectation

G E F Gb

[Verse 2]
G
I’m not getting excited

‘Cause the light on my phone’s got me hiding

When it flashes at night, it’s the bringer of signs

I can see through my eyelids, I know that it’s time
C
And I hold it all

But I keep my hands soft

All the answering, asking, my thoughts are a rat king
Bb
There’s no point untangling the thought from the action
G
I’m awake

G E F Gb

[Chorus]
D C
What is it like, the other side
Bb G
Where all my vital signs aren’t fading away?
D C
Violent dreams keep me awake
Bb G
I wear the same face in the morning

A warning

[Instrumental Bridge]
G E F Gb

[Verse 3]
G
I’m not getting excited

‘Cause my fight and my flight are divided

And so I don’t enthuse, keep my grip on joy loose

And I wait for the news with my feet in my shoes
C
And I lose it all

With one foot out the door

When I smile, I lie with my eye to the side
Bb
So I greet with goodbye, I greet with goodbye
G
Yeah, goodbye

N.C.

[Chorus]
D C
What is it like, the other side
Bb G
Where all my vital signs aren’t fading away?
D C
Violent dreams keep me awake
Bb G
I wear the same face in the morning
N.C.
A warning
N.C.
A warning