A heartfelt song that captures the emotional struggles of a single father grappling with guilt and fatigue. It poignantly explores the challenges of balancing work and family life while trying to provide for loved ones.
Verse 1:
In the quiet of the evening,
I listen to the fading light,
With bills stacked on the table,
And kids who dream at night.
Chorus:
Guilt beneath the moonlight,
It wraps around my soul,
I'm chasing after shadows,
Just trying to feel whole.
Verse 2:
Long days turned to restless nights,
My heart is weighed with care,
Yet every time I try to smile,
I feel that empty stare.
Chorus:
Guilt beneath the moonlight,
It wraps around my soul,
I'm chasing after shadows,
Just trying to feel whole.
Bridge:
Every dollar that I earn,
Feels like a drop in a well,
And each moment that I’m missing,
Is a story I can’t tell.
Verse 3:
The laughter that rings hollow,
The playground’s dust and dreams,
I wish I had the time to play,
Not drown in endless schemes.
Chorus:
Guilt beneath the moonlight,
It wraps around my soul,
I'm chasing after shadows,
Just trying to feel whole.
Outro:
And though the nights are heavy,
And the days they never end,
I’ll carry on with love inside,
And for my kids I'll bend.
Verse 1:
C G
In the quiet of the evening,
Am F
I listen to the fading light,
C G
With bills stacked on the table,
Am F
And kids who dream at night.
Chorus:
G C
Guilt beneath the moonlight,
Am F
It wraps around my soul,
G C
I'm chasing after shadows,
Am F
Just trying to feel whole.
Verse 2:
C G
Long days turned to restless nights,
Am F
My heart is weighed with care,
C G
Yet every time I try to smile,
Am F
I feel that empty stare.
Chorus:
G C
Guilt beneath the moonlight,
Am F
It wraps around my soul,
G C
I'm chasing after shadows,
Am F
Just trying to feel whole.
Bridge:
F C
Every dollar that I earn,
G Am
Feels like a drop in a well,
F C
And each moment that I’m missing,
G Am
Is a story I can’t tell.
Verse 3:
C G
The laughter that rings hollow,
Am F
The playground’s dust and dreams,
C G
I wish I had the time to play,
Am F
Not drown in endless schemes.
Chorus:
G C
Guilt beneath the moonlight,
Am F
It wraps around my soul,
G C
I'm chasing after shadows,
Am F
Just trying to feel whole.
Outro:
C G
And though the nights are heavy,
Am F
And the days they never end,
C G
I’ll carry on with love inside,
Am F
And for my kids I'll bend.
Drum Beat:
The song features a gentle, contemplative drum beat that complements the emotional weight of the lyrics. A simple combination of bass and snare can create a steady rhythm.
Suggested Pattern:
Drum Pattern:
HH HH HH HH
BD SD BD SD
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &Tempo:
This slow tempo allows the emotional weight of the lyrics to resonate, giving space for reflection and feeling, suitable for the themes of guilt and longing expressed in the song.
feelings of guilt as a single father.
How I have to spend so much time working just to try and make ends meet.
How I’m always tired. How I barely make enough money to pay the bills.
How I can’t afford to do anything with my kids.
Nick Drake