Monsters (Piano Karaoke Instrumental) James Blunt

Lyrically, this has to be one of James Blunt's most beautiful songs. Here's a piano karaoke instrumental of 'Monsters' by James Blunt from his album 'Once Upon a Mind'. Lyrics are both in the video as well as in the description. Thanks for watching!

'Monsters' Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Oh, before they turn off all the lights
I won't read you your wrongs or your rights
The time has gone
I'll tell you goodnight, close the door
Tell you I love you once more
The time has gone
So here it is

[Chorus]
I'm not your son, you're not my father
We're just two grown men saying goodbye
No need to forgive, no need to forget
I know your mistakes and you know mine
And while you're sleeping, I'll try to make you proud
So daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
Don't be afraid, it's my turn
To chase the monsters away

[Verse 2]
Oh, well I'll read a story to you
Only difference is this one is true
The time has gone
I folded your clothes on the chair
I hope you sleep well, don't be scared
The time has gone
So here it is

[Chorus]
I'm not your son, you're not my father
We're just two grown men saying goodbye
No need to forgive, no need to forget
I know your mistakes and you know mine
And while you're sleeping, I'll try to make you proud
So daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
Don't be afraid, it's my turn
To chase the monsters away

[Bridge]
Sleep a lifetime
Yes, and breathe a last word
You can feel my hand on your own
I will be the last one so I'll leave a light on
Let there be no darkness in your heart

[Chorus]
I'm not your son, you're not my father
We're just two grown men saying goodbye
No need to forgive, no need to forget
I know your mistakes and you know mine
And while you're sleeping, I'll try to make you proud
So daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
Don't be afraid, it's my turn
To chase the monsters away

[Juuli.H]

I changed the lyrics a bit so you can actually sing this about a mother, if that suits you better:

You're not my mom, I'm not your daughter
We're just two grown women saying goodbye

No need to forgive, no need to forget
I know your mistakes and you know mine

And while you're sleeping
I'll try to make you proud
So mommy won't you just close your eyes

Don't be afraid
It's my turn
To chase the monsters away

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[Draeka]

I wish there was no delay on the lyrics so I could prime them in my head to keep time while learning the song. That's my only critique. Thank you for making this video and great work.

[juliennekayedomingo]

Oh, before they turn off all the lights
I won't read you your wrongs or your rights
The time has gone
I'll tell you goodnight, close the door
Tell you I love you once more
The time has gone
So here it is
I'm not your son, you're not my father
We're just two grown men saying goodbye
No need to forgive, no need to forget
I know your mistakes and you know mine
And while you're sleeping, I'll try to make you proud
So daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
Don't be afraid, it's my turn
To chase the monsters away
Oh, well I'll read a story to you
Only difference is this one is true
The time has gone
I folded your clothes on the chair
I hope you sleep well, don't be scared
The time has gone
So here it is
I'm not your son, you're not my father
We're just two grown men saying goodbye
No need to forgive, no need to forget
I know your mistakes and you know mine
And while you're sleeping, I'll try to make you proud
So daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
Don't be afraid, it's my turn
To chase the monsters away
Sleep a lifetime
Yes, and breathe a last word
You can feel my hand on your own
I will be the last one, so I'll leave a light on
Let there be no darkness in your heart
But I'm not your son, you're not my father
We're just two grown men saying goodbye
No need to forgive, no need to forget
I know your mistakes and you know mine
And while you're sleeping, I'll try to make you proud
So daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
Don't be afraid, it's my turn
To chase the monsters away

[keepingitreal]

Thanks for the video. It would be great if you had the words on the screen a tad bit little bit earlier. They show up a little late so it's hard to sing along if you don't know it. But good job...

[zsofiasararacz]

Thank you, that's my favourite song

[JeanniePrinsen]

Lovely. Re the lyrics, it is "hand on your arm, " not "hand on your own."

[caseylevy]

I did a write over on this for my dad he's still alive is that wrong cause I love this song❤

[hugozuniga]

Oh, antes de que apaguen todas las luces,
no te leeré una lista con lo que has hecho bien o mal,
el tiempo se ha acabado.
Te daré las buenas noches, cerraré la puerta,
te diré que te quiero una vez más.
El tiempo se ha acabado, así que, ahí va.

Yo no soy tu hijo, tú no eres mi padre.
Solo somos dos hombres adultos despidiéndose,
no hace falta perdonar, no hace falta olvidar.
Conozco tus errores y tú conoces los míos,
y mientras tú estás durmiendo,
intentaré hacer que te sientas orgulloso de mí.
Así que, papá, ¿vas a cerrar los ojos?
No tengas miedo, ahora me toca a mí
ahuyentar a los monstruos.

Oh, bueno, te leeré una historia,
la única diferencia es que esta es real.
El tiempo se ha acabado,
doblé tu ropa sobre la silla,
espero que duermas bien, no tengas miedo.
El tiempo se ha acabado, así que, ahí va.

Yo no soy tu hijo, tú no eres mi padre.
Solo somos dos hombres adultos despidiéndose,
no hace falta perdonar, no hace falta olvidar.
Conozco tus errores y tú conoces los míos,
y mientras tú estás durmiendo,
intentaré hacer que te sientas orgulloso de mí.
Así que, papá, ¿vas a cerrar los ojos?
No tengas miedo, ahora me toca a mí
ahuyentar a los monstruos.

Duerme toda una vida,
sí, y respira una última palabra.
Puedes sentir mi mano sobre la tuya,
yo seré el último (en irme),
así que dejaré una luz encendida.
No dejaré que haya oscuridad en tu corazón.

Yo no soy tu hijo, tú no eres mi padre.
Solo somos dos hombres adultos despidiéndose,
no hace falta perdonar, no hace falta olvidar.
Conozco tus errores y tú conoces los míos,
y mientras tú estás durmiendo,
intentaré hacer que te sientas orgulloso de mí.
Así que, papá, ¿vas a cerrar los ojos?
No tengas miedo, ahora me toca a mí
ahuyentar a los monstruos.

[amylouise]

C'mon guys u have to do better then this at commenting this song is amazing and sad so comment more on this song it is one of the sad songs that I know it makes me cry when I listen to it and sing it in practising for my school singing contest soon so I have to suffer with it im not really a James blunt fan (sorry James blunt but I'm not really a big fan of u.) So I have to put up with it cause u wanna get better at it so put some effort in and comment make him happy im on his side CAUSE HE'S GOT AS DIEING DAD FOR GOODNESS SAKE and even tho I might not have a dad he does and it is really thoughtful of him to do this for his dad. AND SOME OF US OUT THERE DON'T HAVE A DAD OR MUM. COMMENT DON'T HAVE A MUM if u don't have a MUM and COMMENT DON'T HAVE A DAD if u don't have a dad or COMMENT BOTH of u don't have either

[alloutwar]

Oh, before they turn off all the lights
I won't read you your wrongs or your rights
The time has gone
I'll tell you goodnight, close the door
Tell you I love you once more
The time has gone
So here it is
I'm not your son, you're not my father
We're just two grown men saying goodbye
No need to forgive, no need to forget
I know your mistakes and you know mine
And while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud
So, daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
Don't be afraid, it's my turn
To chase the monsters away
Oh, well I'll read a story to you
Only difference is this one is true
The time has gone
I folded your clothes on the chair
I hope you sleep well, don't be scared
The time has gone
So here it is
I'm not your son, you're not my father
We're just two grown men saying goodbye
No need to forgive, no need to forget
I know your mistakes and you know mine
And while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud
So, daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
Don't be afraid, it's my turn
To chase the monsters away
Sleep a lifetime
Yes, and breathe a last word
You can feel my hand on your own
I will be the last one
So I'll leave a light on
Let there be no darkness, in your heart
I'm not your son, you're not my father
We're just two grown men saying goodbye
No need to forgive, no need to forget
I know your mistakes and you know mine
And while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud
So, daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
Don't be afraid, it's my turn
To chase the monsters away