Mother, I tried to do right by you, To do what you asked me to. I did wrong, and I knew. Mother, I tried to behave for you. Now I'm a-diggin' a grave for you. ...

The city street, the desert heat Burns my mind and forces my feet to keep moving Three in the afternoon Wasted, feel my father disapproving There's a desperatio...

And I's on an island, an island for one Burning my eyes staring at the sun, staring at the sun And I's always silent, well had of gone deaf and dumb I feel lik...

Well its gold and green kerosene Far beyond the glow of the city lights You can feel it in the air You can catch if you dare And all you got to do is wait aroun...

There is a house in new orleans They call the rising sun And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy And god I know I'm one My mother was a tailor She sewed my n...

I wish I was pilot, Soaring over everyone and everything. Looking at the landscape What a peaceful tiny scene Staring over the skyline Oh I feel the blue danci...