How Long

Like a blue bird with his heart removed, lonely as a train
 I've run just as far as I can run
 If I never see the good old days shinin' in the sun
 I'll be doin' fine and then some
 How long, how long
 Woman will you weep
 How long, how long
 Rock yourself to sleep
 Well I been doin' time in lonesome prison, where the sun don't shine
 Just outside, the freedom river runs
 Out there in that shiny night, with blood hounds on your mind
 Don't you know it's the same sad situation?
 How long, how long
 Woman will you weep
 How long, how long
 Rock yourself to sleep
 Everybody feels alright you know, I heard some poor fool say (Somebody Ooooo)
 Everyone is out there on the loose
 Well I wish I lived in the land of fools, no one knew my name
 But what you get is not quite what you choose
 Tell me, how long, how long
 Woman will you weep
 How long, how long
 Rock yourself to sleep
 How long, how long (long and drawn out)
 Muddy River runs so deep
 How long, how long (long and drawn out)
 Good night baby, rock yourself to sleep,
 Sleep tight baby, rock yourself to sleep,
 B-B-B Bye bye baby, Rock yourself to sleep