Blessed Evening

As this blessed evening falls
 Turn your back against the wall
 And protect your hands and face
 As you shield yourself from slings and arrows
 Keep your eye upon the sparrow
 As this blessed evening falls
 Moonlight over Montreal
 Don't try to resist arrest
 'Cos they'll smack you down before they cuff you
 Plant some drugs then try to snuff you
 And the South will rise again
 And we'll be in bed by ten
 But just don't assume that you're my friend
 And we'll shoot until there's sparks colliding
 As this blessed evening falls
 Don't forget the alcohol
 I can smell it on your breath
 With a message from your undertaker
 Stuffed in a martini shaker
 As this blessed evening falls
 Turn your back against the wall
 And protect your hands and face
 As you shield yourself from slings and arrows
 Keep your eye upon the sparrow
 And the South will rise again
 And we'll be in bed by ten
 But just don't assume that you're my friend
 And we'll shoot until there's sparks colliding
 When this blessed evening falls
 As this blessed evening falls