I'm Gonna Change My Ways

I started out  
      'neath spring & smoke    
down a gravel road
      where the gate was broke
when I reached & her house    
      I saw the golden glow
& the hearthstone fire
all lined with coal

I'M GONNA CHANGE MY WAYS
ONE OF THESE DAYS

couples were dancing               
      by the jukebox light
the cops  were out front
      sipping cokes uptight
But she smiled at me         
      honey come on in
won't you sit right here
      won't you hold my hand

I'M GONNA CHANGE MY WAYS
ONE OF THESE DAYS

I saw a blackbird             
      with red tip wings
soaring above
      the penitentiary
in the northern lights           
      beyond the walls
where the high road rises
      and the low road falls

I'M GONNA CHANGE MY WAYS
ONE OF THESE DAYS

by the rescue mission           
     & the Goodyear Blimp
I spied a one arm man
     walkin' with a limp
I got another chance
     then I blew it to bits
so I made a  new start
          by callin it quits

I'M GONNA CHANGE MY WAYS
ONE OF THESE DAYS

I'm gonna change the way
      I shuffle the cards
change the angles that I'm playin'
      when I'm crossing the yard
I'm gonna change my ways
      I'm losing control
I'm startin over
      with a brand new soul

I'M GONNA CHANGE MY WAYS
ONE OF THESE DAYS

from the album 'Let Us Now Praise Sleepy John/ Yep Roc Records
©2005 Peter Case Trumpet Blast Music/ Bug Music BMI

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