After the horses had been put to sleep 

Did you lie in bed 

Try not to weep, 

After the cancer came 

And left you with no more teeth to chew and too much debt? 



After your rosary was worn to dust 

From unanswered prayers and broken trust 

After the storm had draped the street 

In snow confined to bed 

Did you just let go of her? 



To hear a joke 

Maybe on last time 

A simple card trick 

We could bet a dime 



After the funeral she drank 

Alone hoping that your ghost would leave her alone. 



To hear a joke 

Maybe one last time 

A simple card trick 

We could bet a dime. 



You can't drink away a memory 

Still I know your blood's too thick in me. 



To hear a joke 

Maybe on last time 

A simple card trick 

We could bet a dime 



You can't drink away a memory 

Still I know, your blood's too thick in me. 



After he cinched that cord around his neck 

I hope he found you, 

You could cut a deck of cards.