Would it kill you to breathe easy?   Only 17 miles lay between you and me.   I could make it if I had to.   I don't break easily.   You got my counsel, thick as thieves.   If there's a crime, we'll keep it secret,   For there's only trace amounts left in your blood.   You may be a sinner,   But you may be justified.      Just keep your mouth shut.   Keep your guard up.   I swear I'll make it right.      Will it kill me to breathe?   Not as easy as you think it is.   Between you and me,   I could fake it if I have to.   I don't break easily.   I need your counsel, thick as thieves.   I have no crime to keep a secret.   It was hers, it was not mine.   Well I may be a sinner,   But it wasn't me this time.      Just keep your mouth shut.   Keep your guard up.   I swear I'll make it right.      Well, listen to yourself,   There is a hemorrhage in your mouth.   It won't stop bleeding.   Well, you may be the trigger.   I will hold the smoking gun.   You'll get away clean,   I'll keep your secrets 'til the grave has swallowed me.   And I will never tell a tortured soul there burning by my side,   That I am a sinner.   I am a savior.   I am a lie.      So keep your mouth shut.   Keep your guard up.   I swear I'll make it right.