[Verse 1]
Took a long walk straight down Houston St
Felt the wind so cold it was hard to breath
Youth ain't quite what it used to be
Got a sweet little bliss stolen from me

[Hook]
And god might bless, but it ain’t for free

[Verse 2]
I could write some songs, I could write for you
I could take my time, really think it through
But the best I got is the worst of me
So I'll keep some faith in what used to be

[Hook]
Singing god might bless, but it ain't for free
Singing god might bless, but it ain’t for free

[Chorus 1]
Cigarettes send smoke signals up in the air
I would always find you there, waiting to be swept away
Though your words don't rhyme with mine
We've got a chance to re-write
And give it one more try, I-
[Chorus 2]
Hope we can talk now
Both let our guard down
Oh, can we talk now?
Both let our guard down

[Verse 3]
I moved out west to a frozen beach
And you got rich helping people breath
But I still picture the girl I know
Given ten whole years up to rock n' roll
And I'd go broke to see one last show

[Chorus 1]
Cigarettes send smoke signals up in the air
I would always find you there, waiting to be swept away
Though your words don't rhyme with mine
We've got a chance to re-write
And give it one more try, I-

[Chorus 2]
Hope we can talk now
Both let our guard down
Oh, can we talk now?
Both let our guard down