Al Kooper - Blind Baby lyrics

Kooper Blind baby - ya was born, could not see Blind baby - so much better off than me Your father was down-hearted When the doctor broke the news He couldn't understand how his life was so abused And you cannot feel your mama Though you s**le of her breast Doncha know she's bound to leave you Just like all the rest Blind baby - ya was born, could not see Blind baby - so much better off than me Ya cannot read the paper-ya cannot watch TV Ya cannot see the hopelessness in someone's eyes like me Ya cant be able to tell who it was Who spat into your face But it don't take sight to know what it's like To always be last place Blind baby - ya was born, could not see Blind baby - so much better off than me I know your life is darkness but you smile instead of cry But there must be truth in darkness Cause the light just hurts my eyes Blind baby - ya was born, could not see Blind baby - so much better off than me So much better off Better off than me