Like a blue bird 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
Well, I been doin' time in the lonesome prison, where the sun don't shine
Just outside, the freedom river runs
Out there in that shiny night, with blood hounds on your mind
Don't you know it's the same sad situation?
Tell me, how long? How long
Woman, will you weep?
How long? How long?
Drive yourself to sleep
Everybody feels alright, you know, I heard some poor fool say (somebody)
Everyone is out there on the loose
Well, I wish I lived in the land of fools, and 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 rivers run so deep
How long? How long?
Good night, baby, rock yourself to sleep
Sleep tight, baby, rock yourself to sleep
B-b-bye-bye baby, rock yourself to sleep
