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You Can’t Fail Me Now Lyrics by Joe Henry

Civilians

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I know that fan is moving air
I can see it in your hair
But I can't bear to
Breathe it in somehow-
I'll rise and fall with you
Cause you can't fail me now
I'll rise and fall with you
Cause you can't fail me now

Salt is sweet upon my mouth
And dark throws sparks against my house
The state of love is a smudge upon my brow-
But you see through me
And you can't fail me now
You see right through me
You can't fail me now

I've bit off more than I can chew
It’s something that I tend to do
When fewer words are what we need, and how-
You bite my tongue
And you can't fail me now
I rant and rail
But you can't fail me now

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Bridge:
I've lost the thread among the vines
And hung myself in storylines
That tell the tales I never would allow-
God knows the name of every bird
That fills my mind like angry words
But you know all my secret heart avows…

We're taught to love the worst of us
And mercy more than life but trust me:
Mercy's just a warning shot across the bow-
I live for yours
And you can't fail me now
I live for your mercy
And you can't fail me now
No you can't fail me now
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About “You Can’t Fail Me Now” by Joe Henry

Read the complete lyrics to "You Can’t Fail Me Now" by Joe Henry from the album "Civilians". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"You Can’t Fail Me Now" is credited to Joe Henry. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"You Can’t Fail Me Now" appears on "Civilians".

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