Chorus: G#m E B E G#m Them damn cold vampires been keeping me awake G#m E B E G#m Tryna’ build an empire on things that they take G#m E B But don’t let em’ steal your hope child B E G#m E B And turn it something green, damn you and damn all your ties E G#m to this machine B E G#m Your ties to this machine You moved to the city, girl, to make something of yourself But them vampires are groping you every night on East and 12th So every night, you carry a knife and some spray To keep them bloodsuckers at least a four-inch blade away A four-inch blade away Chorus: Them damn cold vampires been keeping me awake Tryna build an empire of the things that they can take But don't let 'em steal your hope, child, and turn it something green So damn you and damn all your ties to this machine Ties to this machine [Verse 2] So you wanna be an artist, make something that makes sense 'Cause them vampires will take every ounce of blood that you can give Never let 'em speak, and don't let 'em tell a lie Let 'em know that you're walking alone to a warm home tonight Chorus: Them damn cold vampires been keeping me awake Tryna build an empire of the things that they can take But don't let 'em steal your hope, child, and turn it something green Damn you and damn all your ties to this machine Ties to this machine But there's hope for the mortal to stay clear and stay true So look out for the vampires that are on the hunt for you 'Cause they're on the hunt for you Chorus: Them damn cold vampires been keeping me awake Tryna build an empire of the things that they can take But don't let 'em steal your hope, child, and turn it something green Damn you and damn all your ties to this machine Ties to this machine Ties to this machine | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Chords fingeringsE G#m B |