Tom: Cm
G
As through the pipes the waters fell
Eb G
Down to the bottom of the well
Eb G
In listless apathy I gazed
Eb G
At the cold waters ... as he bathed
[Bridge]
Eb G x2
[Verse 2]
Eb G
I have beheld that scenery
Eb G
And it's most sensual, masculinity
Eb G
Yet, disappointment, oh, can't you see?
Eb
Is still the cause and the cardinal symptom
G
Of my sick, sad reality
[Bridge]
Eb G x2
[Chorus]
Eb G
Silver equals chill, but that suits me just fine
Eb G
I'm shyly sipping water ... while he drinks whole jugs of wine
Eb G
He likes all kinds of women, and I ... I only hate ... men
Eb
He marvels at all things new to him ...
And I only wait ...
G
For all things in this sick world... to end
[Verse 3]
Eb G
The water pouring down his spine
Eb
Caressed his strong physique
G
Oh, so well-defined
Eb
Calm like a rock he stands
G
Oh, behold his body and soul
Eb
A friendly God must have built this man
G
To an all well-balanced whole
[Bridge]
Eb G x4
[Verse 4]
Eb G
What sad bewilderment of this brought
Eb
Physical clearness, alas ...
G
Still so much abhorred
Eb G
An ancient ghost awoke and fiercely arose in me
Eb G
It was that old, savage, yet half-forgotten ideal of perfect neutrality
[Bridge]
Eb G x2
[Chorus]
Eb G
Silver equals chill, but that suits me just fine
Eb G
I'm shyly sipping water ... while he drinks whole jugs of wine
Eb G
He likes all kinds of women, and I ... I only hate ... men
Eb
He marvels at all things new to him ...
And I only wait ...
G
For all things in this sick world... to end
[Verse 5]
Eb G
I somewhat envy this naturally beautiful man
Eb G
He never knew or encountered the hatred and shame that I bear
Eb G
The doubt, the cloak of disgust and the all-devouring dread
Eb
And if I told him about it
G
He might only shake his head
Eb G
With kindly amused, melodious laughter
Eb
He then would perhaps merely smile at my ...
Eb
Oh, so stupid silliness ...
G
And the beast that is raging inside
