Intro: verse 1 Writing a song for Merkadie Bernard A close fa mily friend, A stranger of sorts How can you propose that we never talk that much? A friendly shake of hands We were talkers long before this ever present silence We talked too long ago Now it's quiet We talked to long ago Now it’s qui - et Interlude (x2) verse 2 Running down stairs with my feet on the couch Play for your friends also, your folks How can you propose that we never talk that much? A friendly shake of hands We were talkers long before this ever present silence We talked too long ago (hold for 11 counts this time only) Now it's qu - iet We talked to long ago Now it’s qui - et Interlude (moves from 3/4 to 4/4 time, emphasis on the “four AND” of each bar) (x4) Friendly Fi - res When we put out The memories, are not as sweet Friendly Fi - res Outro (x4)