The Ship Song Lyrics

Take a little walk to the edge of townAnd go across the tracksWhere the viaduct loomsLike a bird of doomAs it shifts and cracksWhere secrets lie in the border firesIn the humming w...Read Full Lyrics

It began when they come took me from my homeAnd put me in Dead RowOf which I am nearly wholly innocent, you knowAnd I'll say it againI am not afraid to dieI began to warm and chill...Read Full Lyrics

It was back in '32 when times were hardHe had a Colt forty-five and a deck of cardsStagger Lee He wore rat-drawn shoes and an old stetson hatHad a '28 Ford, had payments on thatSta...Read Full Lyrics

They call me The Wild RoseBut my name was Elisa DayWhy they call me it I do not knowFor my name was Elisa DayFrom the first day I saw her I knew she was the oneShe stared in my eye...Read Full Lyrics

Yeah, my baby left me this morningAnd I don't care now, I don't care what the people sayYeah, my baby left me this morning, oh LordAnd I don't care now, I don't care what the peopl...Read Full Lyrics

I got a womanShe rules my house with an iron fistI got a womanShe rules my house with an iron fistShe screams out Jack the RipperEvery time I try to give that girl a kissOh well I ...Read Full Lyrics

In his boat and through the dark he rowedChained to the oar and the night and the wind that blowedHorribly 'round his earsUnder the bridge and into your dreams he soarsWhile you li...Read Full Lyrics

And what costume shall the poor girl wearTo all tomorrow's partiesA hand-me-down dress from who knows whereTo all tomorrow's partiesAnd where will she go and what shall she doWhen ...Read Full Lyrics

I've felt you coming girl, as you drew nearI knew you'd find me, 'cause I longed you hereAre you my desitiny? Is this how you'll appear?Wrapped in a coat with tears in your eyes?We...Read Full Lyrics

Can't remember anything at allFlame trees line the streetsCan't remember anything at allBut I'm driving my car down to GenevaI've been sitting in my basement patioAye it was hot up...Read Full Lyrics