A long, long time ago, I was a carefree guy but now i just wanna hurt somebody when the levee is dry I told you that i'm sorry, baby so get up off the the ground put some ice on that, darling, till the swelling goes down People, you weren't there, so you didnt see the way she was laughing, she was laughing at me i'm a folksinging legend, not some bitter old clown- put some ice on that, darling, till the swelling goes down