I had the sh** till it all got smoked
 I kept the promise till the vow got broke 
I had to drink from the lovin' cup 
I stood on the banks till the river rose up 
I saw the bride in her wedding gown
 I was in the house when the house burned down I may be old and I may be bent
 But I had the money till it all got spent
 I had the money till they made me pay 
Then I had the sense to be on my way
 I had to stay in the underground 
I was in the house when the house burned down I was in the house when the house burned down
 I met the Man with the thorny crown 
I helped Him carry His cross through town 
I was in the house when the house burned down I was in the house when the house burned down 
I met the Man with the thorny crown 
I helped Him carry His cross through town 
I was in the house when the house burned down I had the sh** till it all got smoked 
I kept the promise till the vow got broke 
I had to drink from the lovin' cup
 I stood on the banks till the river rose up
 I saw the bride in her wedding gown 
I was in the house when the house burned down