Hard Times Rising

Up on the hill

Just hear that nightbird lose its mind

Is he mourning for the days

Before the bright sun's eyes went blind

Can't remember where I'd been

When I was searching for a land of green

Wind keeps crying

Hard times rising – oh Lord

Down in the dark

I hear that siren call my name

See her standing in the light

Waiting for that long gone train

Can't remember who I was

When I was fighting for that real just cause

Can't remember what I did

But when I'd done it I just ran and hid

Wind keeps crying

Hard times rising – oh Lord

Out in the streets

Just hear that rain a-falling slow

Keeps on looking for a place

But there ain't no more place to go

Can't remember how it went

But I came back without a goddamn cent

Can't remember why we fought

But I set sail for another port

Rails a-humming

Clocks keep running

Wind keeps crying

Hard times rising – oh Lord