I've gone down the river of sadness

I've gone down the river of pain

in the dark, under the wires.

I hear them call my name



I gave you the key to the highway

and the key to my motel door

and I'm tired of leaving and leaving

so, I won't come back no more



Oh, my dark-eyed friend

I'm recalling you again

soft voices that speak nothing

speak nothing to the end



Oh, Mother of Earth

the blind they call

but, yet stay behind the wall

their sadness grows like weeds

upon my thighs and knees



Oh, Mother of Earth

the wind is hot

I tried my best, but I could not

and my eyes fade from me

in this open country