I used_ to be__ a Pha_-risee__
Cynical and wise_ telling rich ungodly lies_ of hu ma_-nity_
But in the marketplace was sea_-ted____ a crip_-ple with a lyre_
I looked at him and said "I've been rich_ but so unhappy_
What sets_ your soul on fire?" _
And_ he_ said_ " Look upon me_ bro_-ther____ I'm a man with peace of mind_
You know I've never been much_ good_ at_ no_-thing_ but the words I wrought in rhyme_
But I've a good woman to feed_ me___ and friends_ to share a brew__
And evenings we sit around and sing_ to_-gether_
and it could be the same_ for you"_ if you just__
Hold____ on___ to young friends you made_ of old_
And_ clea_____-eave__ to_ the woman who keeps_ you-u whole_
And keep a warm____ fire___ for all your friends
who come in_ fro-om_ the co_- old__
I love you all as brothers_ and I don't even know_ your na-mes____
I know this must sound different but for me it always been_ the same__
To night_ the smoke_ is rising_ from all_ a round_ the room_
And judging by the warmth_ of smells_ from the kitchen there'll be supper ready soon_
and our table's set for twen_-ty__ room for more if they should come_
And later on we'll pass around the wine_ for our pleasure_
and sing until_ the morning comes _
And we will_ hold____ on____ to young friends you made_ of old_
And_ clea______-eave__ to_ the woman who keeps_ us whole_
And keep a warm_____ fire___ for all our friends_
who come in fro-om the co-old_
We love you all as brothers_ and we don't have to know their na-ames____
I know this must sound different_ but for us it always stay_ the same__
Hold____ on____ to young friends you made_ of old_
And_ clea______-eave__ to the woman who keeps_ you whole_
And keep a warm_____ fire___ for all your friends_
who come in fro-om the co-old_
Now I love you all as brothers_ and I don't have to know your na-ames____
I used to be so different now I know although it stay the same_ ____ _
