[Verse 1]
Hollis Brown, he lived on the outside of town
Hollis Brown, he lived on the outside of town
With his wife and five children, and his cabin, broken down

[Verse 2]
You looked for work and money, and you walked a ragged mile
You looked for work and money, and you walked a ragged mile
Your children are so hungry, man, they don't know how to smile

[Verse 3]
Your baby's eyes look crazy, they're a-tugging at your sleeve
Your baby's eyes look crazy, they're a-tugging at your sleeve
You walk the floor and wonder why with every breath you breathe

[Verse 4]
He prayed to the Lord above, oh, please send you a friend
He prayed to the Lord above, oh, please send you a friend
Your empty pockets are telling you that you ain't a-got no friend

[Verse 5]
Your grass is turning black, there's no water in your well
Your grass is turning black, there's no water in your well
You spent your last alone dollar on seven shotgun shells

[Verse 6]
Way out in the wilderness, a cold coyote calls
Way out in the wilderness, a cold coyote calls
Your eyes fixed on the shotgun that's a-hanging on the wall
[Verse 7]
Your brain is a-bleeding, and your legs can't seem to stand
Your brain is a-bleeding, and your legs can't seem to stand
Your eyes fixed on the shotgun that you're holding in your hand

[Verse 8]
Seven breezes blowing all around yo' cabin door
Seven breezes blowing all around yo' cabin door
Seven shots ring out like an ocean's pounding roar

[Verse 9]
There's seven people dead on a South Dakota farm
There's seven people dead on a South Dakota farm
Somewhere in the distance, there's seven new people born

[Outro]
Thank you!
That's Richard Manuel on the drum