intro riff (also used with verses):
d#5 a#/d g#/c c#5 (x2)

d#5 a#/d g#/c c#5
we hit the highway in the shimmer glare of summer
d#5 a#/d g#/c c#5
and past the window all the trees flew by behind her
d#5 a#/d g#/c c#5
she tuned the radio ´til music was around us
d#5 a#/d g#/c c#5
a rushing calm around my heart i knew had found us

g
it feels so good to me
g#5
i have to make you see

d#5 a#5 g5 g#5
why does this ever have to end?
d#5 a#5 g5 g#5
i know commitment is not the trend
d#5 a#5 g5 g#5
don´t misunderstand what i intend
d#5 a#5 g5 g#5
when i say this doesn´t have to end

we washed the dishes knowing everything was all right
and there together in the curtain drifting twilight
i know your laughter shouldn´t make me feel so scared
how could i doubt you, i know how much you cared

i hear it when you sigh
but i still don´t know why

why does this ever have to end?
why can´t i give you my heart and hand?
i think you´re too scared to understand
this doesn´t ever have to end... go!

interlude (x2) : f#5, g#5, a#5, c#5;
f#5, g#5, a#5, d#5!!

main riff (x2: first with just guitar; second time, w/ bass & drums)

i see you standing by a window in the hall
our eyes collide without a single word at all
the record asks, "will you still need me when i´m 64?"
i can´t imagine that i wouldn´t need you more

too many tears to cry
i just won´t let it die

this doesn´t ever have to end
life is so long and my heart won´t mend
you are my lover, you´re my best friend
but this doesn´t ever have to end

end on d#5.