[Verse 1]
The first strange town I was ever in
The county was hanging a man
Nobody cared if he lived or died
And I just didn't understand

[Chorus]
So I washed my face in the morning dew
Bathed my soul in the sun
Washed my face in the morning dew
And kept on moving along

[Verse 2]
The second strange town I was in
They were laughing at a poor crippled man
Begging for nickels and dimes on the street
And I just didn't understand

[Chorus]
So I washed my face in the morning dew
Bathed my soul in the sun
Washed my face in the morning dew
And kept on moving along

[Verse 3]
The third strange town that I was in
Was settled, peaceful and nice
The rich got richer and the poor got poorer
And to me, it didn't seem right
[Chorus]
So I washed my face in the morning dew
Bathed my soul in the sun
Washed my face in the morning dew
And kept on moving along

[Verse 4]
Someday, times are bound to change
It can't be very far
And each injustice I have seen
Will come before the bar

[Chorus]
Then I'll wash my face in the morning dew
Bathe my soul in the sun
Wash my face in the morning dew
And my journey will be done