The first strange town I was ever in the county was hanging a man

Nobody cared if he lived or died and I just didn't understand

So I washed my face in the morning dew bathed my soul in the sun

Washed my face in the morning dew and kept on moving along



The second strange town I was ever in they were laughing at a poor crippled man

Begging for nickels and dimes on the street and I just didn't understand

So I washed my face...



The third strange town I was ever in seemed settled peaceful and nice

The rich got richer and the poor got poorer and to me that didn't seem right

So I washed my face...



Someday times are bound to change it can't be very far

And each injustice I have seen will come before the bar

Then I'll wash my face in the morning dew bathe my soul in the sun

Wash my face in the morning dew and my journey will be done