[Verse]
The poison is the only thing that stands
Now you fall into the grips of it's command
And all the beauty has been pawned and you'll ask why
Just chalk it all to the cost of the high
You'll buy your time to not be left for chance
And you curse all the purpose from your hand
And you will hurt a friend and foe alike
Just chalk it all to the cost of the high

[Chorus]
Chalk it all to the cost of the high
And your lovers trust will vanish from their eyes
And all your dreams and countenance and pride
Chalk it all to the cost of the high

[Verse]
Run away and not get anywhere
Chasing feelings no one else can share
Dig yourself a grave too steep to climb
Chalk it all to the cost of the high
A profit will keep you on his line
Every day will become your last time
Sacrifice you body, soul, and mind
Chalk it all to the cost of the high
[Chorus]
Chalk it all to the cost of the high
And your lovers trust will vanish from their eyes
And all your dreams and countenance and pride
Chalk it all to the cost of the high
Chalk it all to the cost of the high