Saw a very sad woman, she wasn’t able to talk
She used to be a runner, but these days she can’t walk
When they knocked on her door, she just shut her eyes
Don’t tell her any secrets, she won’t tell you any lies

They told me that old man Burks passed away a week ago
Been sick and crazy ever since he left the road
His momma had told him that god was hanging high
Too much light comes through the clouds and through the shimmering skies

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Said the preacher:
Everyone, disperse this day
Everyone, everybody
I haven’t any answers
Now leave me be
We can sing our pretty songs
And nod our heads
When we die we say goodbye
Now leave me be
None of this was meant to last
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