Tom: Em E A B7 E [Z Berg] E There'll be pain ahead, as there always is A As long as I'm around you F# E A But for now I hope we'll just enjoy B7 E The calm before the storm It's so quiet now when we fall in love A Oh finally, I've found you F# E A And the world stands still, oh, what a thrill B7 E The calm before the storm [Ryan Ross & Z Berg] Am But lightning strikes again B7 She rears her ugly head G With ecstasy and sorrow B7 In the end, quite a pair [Z Berg] E I was wiser then, I'm much younger now A Did I survive the nothing F# E A Though depressing, I must recognize B7 E The calm before the storm [Ryan Ross & Z berg] Am I know it's only right B7 Winds blow, with all your might G Though a house of cards goes toppling B7 Every time, by design [Z berg] E Da-da da-da da, da-da da-da da A Da-da, da-da, da-da da F# E A And the world stands still, oh, what a thrill B7 E The calm before the storm F# E A And it's still a thrill, when we stand still B7 E The calm before the storm B7 D E For now and nevermore