Black Hair

Last night my kisses were banked in black hair. And in my bed, my lover, her hair was midnight black. And all her mystery dwelled within her black hair.

Black Betty

Look-a look-a yonder. Look-a look-a yonder. Look-a look-a yonder. Well the sun done gone. . The captain can't hold her. The captain can't hold her. The captain can't hold her.

Babe, I'm On Fire

Father says it, mother says it. Sister says it, brother says it. Uncle says it, auntie says it. Everyone at the party says. Babe, I'm on fire. Babe, I'm on fire.

Are You The One That I've Been Waiting For?

I've felt you coming girl, as you drew near. I knew you'd find me, cause I longed you here. Are you my destiny? is this how you'll appear?. Wrapped in a coat with tears in your eyes?.

The Loom Of The Land

It was the dirty end of winter. Along the loom of the land. When I walked with sweet sally. Hand upon hand. . And the wind it bit bitter. For a boy of no means.

The Ship Song

Come sail your ships around me. And burn your bridges down. We make a little history baby. Every time you come around. Come loose your dogs upon me. And let your hair hang down.

The Hammer Song

I set out on Monday. The night was cold and vast. My brother slept. I left quite quietly. My father raged and raged. My mother wept. . My life was like a river.

The Kindness Of Strangers

They found mary bellows cuffed to the bed. With a rag in her mouth and a bullet in her head. O poor mary bellows. She'd grown up hungry, she'd grown up poor.

The Curse Of Millhaven

I live in a town called millhaven. And it's small and it's mean and it's cold. But if you come around just as the sun goes down. You can watch the whole town turn to gold.

Suzanne

Suzanne takes you down. To her place near the river. You can see the boats go by. And you can spend the night forever. . And you know she's half crazy.

Straight To You

All the towers of ivory are crumbling. And the swallows have sharpened their beaks. This is the time of our great undoing. This is the time that I'll come running.

Stagger Lee

It was back in '32 when times were hard. He had a Colt forty-five and a deck of cards. Stagger Lee. . He wore rat-drawn shoes and an old stetson hat. Had a '28 Ford, had payments on that.

Still In Love

The cops are hanging around the house. Cars outside look like theyve got the blues. The moon dont know if its day or night. Everybodys creeping around.

Song Of Joy

Have mercy on me, sir. Allow me to impose on you. I have no place to stay. And my bones are cold right through. I will tell you a story. Of a man and his family.

She Passed By My Window

Rye Whiskey

Jack of Diamonds, Jack of Diamonds, I know you most of all. You've robbed my poor pockets of silver and gold. And whiskey, you villain, you've been my down fall.

Rock Of Gibraltar

Let me say this to you. I'll be steadfast and true. And my love will never falter. . The sea would crash about us. The waves would lash about us. I'll be your rock of gibraltar.

Running Scared

Just running scared, each place we go. So afraid, that he might show. . Yeah, running scared, what would I do. If he came back and wanted you?. . Just running scared, feeling low.

Red Right Hand

Take a little walk to the edge of town. And go across the tracks. Where the viaduct looms. Like a bird of doom. As it shifts and cracks. Where secrets lie in the border fires.

Right Out Of Your Hand

Please forgive me. If I appear unkind. But any fool can tell you. It's all in your mind. . Down in the meadow. The old lion stirs. Puts his hand 'cross his mouth.