I Washed My Face In The Morning Dew Lyrics - Mel Tillis

The first strange town I was ever in the county was hanging a man 

Nobody cared if he lived or died and I just didn't understand 

So I washed my face in the morning dew bathed my soul in the sun 

Washed my face in the morning dew and kept on moving along 

The second strange town I was ever in they were laughing at a poor crippled man 

Begging for nickels and dimes on the street and I just didn't understand 

So I washed my face... 

The third strange town I was ever in seemed settled peaceful and nice 

The rich got richer and the poor got poorer and to me that didn't seem right 

So I washed my face... 

Someday times are bound to change it can't be very far 

And each injustice I have seen will come before the bar 

Then I'll wash my face in the morning dew bathe my soul in the sun 

Wash my face in the morning dew and my journey will be done