1. More in my face,
Than is my taste;
I grow so weary I'll surrender.
To what they say,
Let them lead the way;
Till' I can no longer remember.
My darling dreams
Prewritten scenes,
Whatever felt my own!
So to save face,
I'll take my place,
Where I may safely feel alone…

Refrain:
Glad the waters are so shallow,
When the [bad word] so cold;
Glad the waters are so shallow,
When the [bad word] cold;
Glad the waters are so shallow,
When the [bad word] so cold;
Glad the waters are so shallow,
When the [bad word] cold.

2. I'm quick to wait,
Too slow to take;
They call me gracious for my patience,
And I feel proud
Under that shroud,
And all the while it's all evasion.
Some humor here
To fend off fear,
And I'm a little more lost, oh dear!..
So to save face
I'll hold my place.
So I may safely feel alone...

Refrain.

Glad the waters are so
Shallow…
Glad the waters are so
Shallow…

Refrain (2).