Dark days have gone and come
I've been singing that saintly song
Sin knocking on my door

I'll say no no more

Them schoolyard days are done

But them school bells linger on
Bullies who dumped my books
Are now writing my paychecks

Goodbye wide eyes, you've surely had your time
So long sweet tongue, at least you gave it a try


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Now the sun's gonna lemme shine, lemme shine
Now the sun's gonna lemme shine, lemme shine, that's right


I've climbed the good soapbox
I've tried the mountaintops

Ghosts live on my high road
keep saying "go on get low"
Now it's goodbye good child, you best leave your humble pie

Get some blood on your gloves, and don't leave those knees behind

Chorus


Tonight I'll rest my head
And dream dreams I've never dreamt

I'll hold up high my chin
And welcome sin on in


Chorus