Lyrics

Lily, my darling Lily, my dear For what awful reason Have you come down here? Is it for money? Is it for pride? Or just for the joy of watching me cry? I've gambled in Texas Been all around Stood on the corner Not a word in my mouth Seen lots of people Come rolling by Throw me a dollar I could sure use me five Lily, my darling Lily, my dear For what awful reason Have you come down here? Is it for money? Is it for pride? Or just for the joy of watching me cry? I've got no possessions The money I've saved All that I'm asking Is for dirt on my grave So, honey, if you love me Just let me be Lord, in this life I can't get no relief Lily, my darling Lily, my dear For what awful reason Have you come down here? Is it for money? Is it for pride? Or just for the joy of watching me cry? No peace for the guilty No rest for the sinning When I get out I'll finally be winning If the good times don't kill me The devil, he will Lay me to rest on Mockingbird Hill Lily, my darling Lily, my dear For what awful reason Have you come down here? Is it for money? Is it for pride? Or just for the joy of watching me die?