Oh, jewels and binoculars hang from the head of the mule
Saw you drift into infinity and come back again
Put my tears in a bottle
Screw the top on tight
My heart's in the Highlands at the break of dawn; By the beautiful lake of the Black Swan; Big white clouds, like chariots that swing down low; Well my heart's in the Highlands; Only place left to go
That long black cloud is comin' down
Ain't complaining 'bout what I got; Seen better times, but who has not?
Someone showed me a picture and I just laughed; Dignity never been photographed
The world of illusion is at my door
She lit a burner on the stove and offered me a pipe; "I thought you'd never say hello," she said; "You look like the silent type."
It ain't my cup of meat.
This time tomorrow I'll know you better; When my memory is not so short.
If he needs a third eye he just grows it
One of these days and it won't be long; Going down in the valley and sing my song; I will sing it loud and sing it strong; Let the echo decide if I was right or wrong
Always on the outside of whatever side there was,; When they asked him why it had to be that way, "Well," he answered, "just because."
If you don't believe there's a price for this sweet paradise, remind me to show you the, scars.
I know God is my shield and he won't lead me astray
But the enemy I see wears a cloak of decency,; All non-believers and men stealers talkin' in the name of religion
Well it's way past midnight and there are people all around; Some on their way up, some on their way down
You could ride like Annie Oakley,; You could shoot like Belle Starr.
The angels play on their horns all day,; The whole earth in progression seems to pass by.; But does anyone hear the music they play,; Does anyone even try?
They'll stone you when you're playing your guitar.
I need a steam shovel mama to keep away the dead
I wasn't born to lose you.
I finally realize there's no room for regret
Now, when I was just a bawlin' child,; I saw what I wanted to be
Every time you leave and go off someplace,; Things fall to pieces in my face
there are no sins inside the Gates of Eden
I can smile in the face of mankind.; Don't even remember what her lips felt like on mine; Most of the time.
He said, Are you lookin' for somethin' easy to catch?; I said, I got no money. He said, That ain't necessary.
There's always some new stranger sneakin' glances,; Some trigger-happy fool willin' to take chances
But the enemy I see
Wears a cloak of decency
Now I wish I could write you a melody so plain; That could hold you dear lady from going insane
Soon as a man is born, you know the sparks begin to fly, He gets wise in his own eyes and he's made to believe a lie.
Now all the criminals in their coats and their ties; Are free to drink martinis and watch the sun rise
I'll remember you; At the end of the trail,; I had so much left to do,; I had so little time to fail.
Lost time is not found again
You have explained every mystery.; What can I do for You?
I wouldn't be ashamed to be seen with you anywhere.
Time passes slowly when you're searchin' for love.
don't criticize; what you can't understand.
Can you tell me what we're waiting for, senor?
Mama, take this badge off of me
But I will be back, I will survive,; You'll never get rid of me as long as you're alive.
I'm in the streets; With the tombstone blues
And I can't let go, won't let go, and I can't let go no more.
Truth is an arrow and the gate is narrow that it passes through
Pardon, monsieur," the desk clerk says,; Carefully removes his fez,; "Am I hearin' you right?"
They used to grow food in Kansas; Now they want to grow it on the moon and eat it raw.; I can see the day coming when even your home garden; Is gonna be against the law.
Let me ask you one question; Is your money that good
Am I no longer a part of your plans or your dreams?
I was just too stubborn to ever be governed by enforced insanity
You say you love me; And you're thinkin' of me,; But you know you could be wrong.
People disagreeing everywhere you look,; Makes you wanna stop and read a book.
They said it was the land of milk and honey,; now they say it's the land of money.; Who ever thought they could ever make that stick.
May you build a ladder to the stars; And climb on every rung.
Was that the thunder that I heard?; My head is vibrating, I feel a sharp pain
Handy dandy, he got a basket of flowers and a bag full or sorrow
But nothing really matters much, it's doom alone that counts
