He don't get out much
These days
But I wouldn't call him

Lazy

He sees the dawn sneak

Into the room
And knows the dogs
Will be up soon


And we thought that he was doing alright
As the sun chased down another night


And days careen
Like the waters

Of a river rushing
To the sea


Here she comes again
Down the staircase
She never passes

Without saying hello

And we thought that he was doing alright

And she says hello

I can't forget the ghost

I can't forget the ghost
I can't forget the ghost
Of his smile


And dogs will wag their tails
And birds will sing

Hell, it's a hard world
For little things


And we thought that he was doing alright

I can't forget the ghost

I can't forget the ghost
I can't forget the ghost
Of his smile