[Verse 1]
Through these years and pines
As we tumble down the hallways of our minds
Dressed in black and white
I don't roll these cotton sleeves up just for style

[Chorus]
Oh and I'd no sooner be forgotten
Than let my worst come out ahead
Oh and I'd no sooner be forgotten now
Won't you lay my fears to rest

[Verse 2]
Oh you ancient kind
I bet your toes will hit the water before mine
Swinging from the vine
As your yellow dress hangs dry upon the line

[Chorus]
Oh and I'd no sooner be forgotten
Than lеt my worst come out ahead
Oh and I'd no sooner bе forgotten now
Won't you lay my fears to rest

[Instrumental]

[Verse 3]
Ancient kind be strong
You are older in your heart than you are young
Through these fields we run
Singing songs like our tongues under the gun

[Chorus]
Oh and I'd no sooner be forgotten
Then let my worst come out ahead
Oh and I'd no sooner be forgotten now
Won't you lay my fears to rest