How Long

Like a bluebird with his heart removed

Lonely as a train

I've run just as far as I can run

If I never see the good ol' 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 a lonesome prison

Where the sun don't shine

Just outside the freedom river runs

Out there in that shiny night

With bloodhounds on your mind

Don't you know it's the same sad situation?

How long, how long

Woman, will you weep?

How long, how long?

Rock yourself to sleep

Everybody feels alright, you know

I heard some poor fool say (Somebody, ooh)

"Everyone is out there on the loose"

Well, I wish I lived in the land of fools

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?

(Ooh) Muddy River runs so deep

How long, how long?

Good night baby, rock yourself to sleep

Sleep tight baby, rock yourself to sleep

B-B-B-Bye bye  baby, rock yourself to sleep