Like a bluebird with his heart removed
Lonely as a train
I've run just as far as I can run
If I never see the good old days
Shinin' in the sun
I'll be doin' fine and then some.

How long, how long
Woman, will you weep?
How long, how long
Rock yourself to sleep.

I've been doin' time in a lonesome prison
Where the sun don't shine
And just outside, the freedom river runs
Out there in that shiny night
With bloodhounds on your mind
Don't you know it's the same sad situation.

How long, how long
Woman, will you weep?
How long, how long
Rock yourself to sleep.

Everybody feels alright
You know, I heard some poor fool sing
(Somebody oooh)
Everyone is out there on the loose
Well, I wish I lived in the land of fools
Where no one knew my name
But what you get is not quite what you choose.

Tell me, how long, how long
Woman, will you weep?
How long, how long
Rock yourself to sleep.

How long, how long
Muddy river runs so deep
How long, how long
Goodnight baby, rock yourself to sleep
Sleep tight, baby, rock yourself to sleep
Bye, bye, bye, bye bye, baby, rock yourself to sleep.