I Cheat the Hangman

The days grow short, the nights are gone

Since you were here, I can't go on

I cried for you, to no avail

Now my life runs cold when the night winds wail

But I cheat the hangman, cheated him many times before

The bell that tolls the hour has turned sweet lips to sour

Yes, I cheat the hangman and even when life has flown away

I leave a kiss behind

The rain that fell upon my stone

Like tears you cry I shared alone

I walk the night, I cannot sleep

The love you spend you cannot reap

But I cheat the hangman, cheated him many times before

The bell that tolls the hour has turned sweet lips to sour

Yes, I cheat the hangman and even when life has flown away

I leave a kiss behind

The glow of love will shine

Lighted windows stare

At the stranger there returning home

Only lighted windows stare

At the lonely stranger there returning home

I leave a kiss behind

The glow of love will shine

Lighted windows stare

At the stranger there returning home

Only lighted windows stare

At the lonely stranger there returning home