Here before the grace of god walk I
Underneath the roof-top of the pale blue sky
Twice around the houses
Twice around the streets
Mother, can you hear your children weep?

Every man must lay his thoughts to rest
Finding his solution in a dream so blessed
This is what you're born for
Dust to dirt at best
Parents good advice stands the test

It's a shame, fools caught in the rain
It's a shame, night falling again

Here before the storm, I sit and brood
Troubled nights I grieve for the likes of you
Now I'll close the curtains
Jack Frost's at the window
Sleep and you'll feel better when you rise

It's a shame, fools caught in the rain
It's a shame, night falling again
Mr. Sandman (hay-ho) sing me your song (hay-ho)
When the day comes, he'll soon be gone