Intro
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[Verse 1]
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As I walked out tonight in the mystic garden
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The wounded flowers were dangling from the vines
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I was passing by yon cool and crystal fountain
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Someone hit me from behind
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Ain't talkin', just walkin'
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Through this weary world of woe
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Heart burnin', still yearnin'
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No one on earth would ever know
[Verse 2]
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They say prayer has the power to help
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So pray from the mother
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In the human heart an evil spirit can dwell
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I'm trying to love my neighbor and do good unto others
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But oh, mother, things ain't going well
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Ain't talkin', just walkin'
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I'll burn that bridge before you get across
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Heart burnin', still yearnin'
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There'll be no mercy for you once you've lost
[Verse 3]
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I'm all worn out by weepin'
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My eyes are full of tears and my lips are dry
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If I ever catch my opponents sleepin'
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I'll slaughter them where they lie
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Ain't talkin', just walkin'
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Through the world mysterious and vague
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Heart burnin', still yearnin'
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Walking through the cities of the plague
[Verse 4]
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The whole world is filled with speculation
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The whole wide world which people say is round
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I got no time for idle conversation
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I need to find a doctor in this town
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Ain't talkin', just walkin'
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All roads leadin to the west
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Heart burnin' – still yearnin'
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I’m gonna throw myself upon your lovin’ breast
[Interlude]
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[Verse 5]
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It’s a fresh new day of a brand and a glorious autums
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The queen of love is coming across the grass
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[?] they call her anything but Madam
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No-one flirts with her of even winks a pass [?]
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Ain't talkin', just walkin'
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Standing outside the gates of wrath
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Heart burnin', still yearnin'
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Take a little trip down the primrose path
[Verse 6]
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I got the worst old [?] feeling and it’s getting stronger
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I’m all out with public service, I’m beginning to crack
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I won’t stay up any longer
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I’ll revenge my father’s death and I’ll step back
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Ain't talkin', just walkin'
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Hand me down my walking cane
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Heart burnin', still yearnin'
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Trying to get you out of my miserable brain
[Verse 7]
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As I walked out tonight in the mystic garden
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The wounded flowers were dangling from the vines
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I was passing by yon cool and crystal fountain
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Someone hit me from behind
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Ain't talkin', just walkin'
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You’re ridin’ high and down you go
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Heart burnin', still yearnin'
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No one on earth would ever know
[Outro]
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(fade out)