When I was twelve
My friend said to me
He said there are ghosts living in your house
When he grew up
He married my best friend
He hit her one night, I guess some ghosts got to him
Sometimes at tonight
I’d hear through the walls
I’d hear screaming and yelling,
It was my fault
Please keep us safe
Please keep us safe
There are ghosts in the bedroom
Ghosts in the walls too
When I was eight
My dad said to me
He said he heated to be alone
I think ghosts followed him home
‘Cause sometimes at home
I’d hide in my bed
I’d hear cursing and breaking
The ghosts were in my head
Please keep us safe
Please keep us safe
There are ghosts in the bedroom
Ghosts in the walls too
Every night before I sleep
I’d pray the lord my soul to keep
Keep these ghosts away from em, I don’t wanna be like them
Some nights I’d cry i’d scare and ache
I’d pray the lord my soul to take, take these ghosts out of me
Please keep us safe
Please keep us safe
There are ghosts in the bedroom
Ghosts in the walls too
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