Grief in the Old Heaven

Lyrics

Intro (instrumental) Chords (2 bars each, repeat once): Am – F – C – G Soft arpeggios or gentle strums. Lyrics (optional humming): Mmm… oh, oh… Verse 1 Chords (each “/” = new chord, 1 bar): Am / F / C / G (repeat progression twice) Night falls slow on your golden skin Lantern lights where your curves begin Palace lights in the water glow But your brown eyes steal the whole show Leaning close to the mirrored glass Silk soft dress where my fingers pass Every ripple tracing down your spine Every breath pulling you to mine Hook (Chorus) Chords: F / G / Am / Am F / G / C / G When you stare at your reflection, girl, I drown in you Two brown eyes turning water into something new If you look into that mirror, see me in the deep I’m the shadow on your back, the hands that never sleep When you’re bending over water, you’re my sweetest view Every shiver on your body says you want it too If you stare into yourself, you’re still my fantasy ‘Cause when you look into your water, you’re really looking at me Verse 2 Chords: Am / F / C / G (repeat twice) Follow lines where the fabric clings Down your waist where your heartbeat sings I could worship every hidden place Just to see that look across your face City shining like a crown of fire But you’re burning with a softer desire Say my name and the night stands still Baby, let your body take the wheel Hook (Chorus – repeat) Same lyrics and chords as first hook, or tweak a couple words if you like. Verse 3 Chords: Am / F / C / G (repeat twice) Lift your eyes and you’re facing me In that glass there’s a fantasy One reflection but you’re seeing two That’s your body, baby, that’s my view Let the water paint you in that light Let me trace you through the velvet night Every tremble saying what you feel Every kiss making all this real Hook (Chorus – bigger) Chords: F / G / Am / Am F / G / C / G Sing stronger here, maybe add harmonies. When you stare at your reflection, girl, I drown in you Two brown eyes turning water into something new If you look into that mirror, see me in the deep I’m the shadow on your back, the hands that never sleep When you’re bending over water, you’re my sweetest view Every shiver on your body says you want it too If you stare into yourself, you’re still my fantasy ‘Cause when you look into your water, you’re really looking at me Verse 4 (short bridge‑style verse) Chords: F / G / Am / C F / G / Am / G Let the palace fade behind us, leave the world outside In the glow and in the silence, you’re my perfect tide Every wave that breaks between us sets your spirit free Girl, the mirror shows your body but it belongs to me Final Hook Chords (soft, then build last line): F / G / Am / Am F / G / C / G When you stare at your reflection, girl, I drown in you Two brown eyes turning water into something new If you look into that mirror, see me in the deep I’m the shadow on your back, the hands that never sleep Outro Chords (instrumental): Am – F – C – G (repeat, slow down on last Am) Spoken/soft ad‑lib over chords: Look at your water… Look at yourself… Every time you do, you’re really looking at me…Girl, your voice is crystal clear when you talk to me, like heaven trying to describe the night I see in my dreams. Every word you say comes easy, like it’s meant to be, and no matter how life gets, you’re the missing piece of me. New outro line (to end the song) Play your outro chords (Am – F – C – G) and sing this as the last line, very soft: No matter how this life gets, you are my missing piece.