Lyrics

[Verse 1] 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 [Chorus] But how long, how long Woman will you weep How long, how long Rock yourself to sleep [Verse 2] Well, you'll be doin' time in 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? [Chorus] Tell me, how long, how long Woman will you weep How long, how long Rock yourself to sleep [Instrumental Break] [Verse 3] Everybody seems alright you know, I heard some poor fool say (Somebody, ooh) But everyone is out there on the loose Well, I wish I lived in the land of fools and no one knew my name What you get is not quite what you choose [Chorus] Tell me, how long, how long Woman will you weep How long, how long Rock yourself to sleep [Outro] How long, how long The Muddy River runs so deep Tell me, how long, how long Good night baby, rock yourself to sleep Oh sweet surrender, rock yourself to sleep B-B-B-Bye bye baby, rock yourself to sleep