The Pirate Of Penance Lyrics

The priest sat in the airport bar He was wearing his father's tie And his eyes looked into my eyes so far Whenever the words ran dry Behind the lash and the circles blue He looked ...Read Full Lyrics

Words and music by Joni Mitchell This is the reoccurring dream Born in the dreary gap between What we have now And what we wish we could have More fulfilling--and less frustrating...Read Full Lyrics

Again and again the same situation For so many years Tethered to a ringing telephone In a room full ot mirrors A pretty girl in your bathroom Checking out her s** appeal I asked my...Read Full Lyrics

I am a poor wayfaring stranger Traveling through all these highs and lows I heard there was no sickness And no toil or danger Just mercy and plenty Where peaceful waters flow Where...Read Full Lyrics

Let me speak, let me spit out my bitterness-- Born of grief and nights without sleep and festering flesh Do you have eyes? Can you see like mankind sees? Why have you soured and cu...Read Full Lyrics

Words by joni mitchell Music by larry klein and joni mitchell Study war no more Lay down your arms Study war no more Lay 'em down, lay 'em down now Study war no more Lay down your...Read Full Lyrics

I picked the morning paper off the floor It was full of other people's little wars Wouldn't they like their peace Don't we get bored And we call for the three great stimulants Of t...Read Full Lyrics

Because Elvis gave 'em cars You think I'm cheap And you're hard done by Look-you live here like a star Rent free suite Big blue pool that you sun by Trips to tropic shores C...Read Full Lyrics

Words and music by Joni Mitchell Of the darkness in men's minds What can you say That wasn't marked by history Or the T. V. News today He gets away with murder The blizzards come ...Read Full Lyrics

Sparkle on the ocean Eagle at the top of a tree Those crazy crows always making a commotion This land is home to me. I was talking to my neighbor He said, "When I get to heaven, i...Read Full Lyrics