Verse: Ab I stick with real things Usually facts and figures When information's in its place Gm I minimize the guessing game Guess what? Gb I don't like guessing games Or when I feel things Before I know the feelings How am I supposed to operate Fm If I'm just tossed around by fate? Like on an unexpected date? Ebm The stranger who might talk too fast Ab Or ask me questions G#out myself Db Before I've decided that Gb He can ask me questions G#out myself Ebm He might sit too close Ab Or call the waiter by his first name Db Or eat Oreos Gb But eat the cookie before the cream? Ebm But what scares me the most F what scares me the most Verse: Bb Is what if when he sees me, what if he doesn't like it? Eb What if he runs the other way and I can't hide from it? What happens then? Bb If when he knows me, he's only disappointed? Eb What if I give myself away, to only get it given back? I couldn't live with that F Gm So, I'm just fine, inside my shell-shaped mind F Eb Dm Cm This way I get the best view Ebm Ab So, when he sees me, I want him to Verse: I'm not defensive I'm simply being cautious I can't risk reckless dating Due to my miscalculating Gm Gb While a certain suitor stands in line I've seen in movies Most made for television You cannot be too careful Fm When it comes to sharing your life I could end up a miserable wife Ebm Ab He could be criminal, some sort of psychopath who escaped from an institution, Db somewhere where they don't have girls Gb He could have masterminded some way to find me Ebm He could be colorblind Ab How untrustworthy is that Db He could be less than kind Gb Ebm Or even worse he could be very nice, have lovely eyes Gb B And make me laugh, come out of hiding F7 What do I do with that? Oh, God Verse: Bb What if when he sees me I like him and he knows it? What if he opens up a door Eb And I can't close it? What happens then? Bb If when he holds me My heart is set in motion I'm not prepared for that Eb I'm scared of breaking open But still I can't help from hoping Gm9 Eb To find someone to talk to F Cm Who likes the way I am Eb Someone who when he sees me Bb Wants to again
