Jeff Lynne - This Old Town lyrics

[Verse 1] Living free is gaining on me Can't keep ahead of my dreams My relief turned out a thief Smooth as rocks in the stream [Chorus] This old time is a sad affair You be glad you're not there It ties your hands It spikes your drink I'd say more, but i can't think [Verse 2] Lazy jim took a bottle with him Tried to flag down a train Left a note Couldn't read what he wrote A light came on in my brain [Chorus] [Verse 3] The hills are gold Mornings are cold Don't know a soul on the street I keep to myself like everyone else Nobody says much to me Go to bed, fight thoughts in my head In the two in between wake and sleep Rats to k**, contracts to fill It's on ice, but it won't keep [Chorus][x2]