John And Mary - The Azalea Festival lyrics

(John Lombardo/Mary Ramsey) Like strangers on the road, a distant view I saw someone who looked like you My blood ran chill as snow, my body shook I'd only found where not to look I'd hung the sky with stars, in hopes you came I called you by your childhood name Tears raining in my heart, a funeral kiss I never thought it'd end like this Not you alone you won't delay Or wound the dawning of the day Not you alone this voice is screaming A ray of hope, get up stop dreaming With joined hands and downcast eyes, the curious crowd Very angry and very loud The saddest of farewells, the pouring rain A ticket on an empty train I am too near so much to lose I wonder how she'll take the news Like emeralds from the sky, the green pier lights How children would have loved those sights Hearts ticking through the night, the morning bells The wait for d**h in shore hotels Not you alone... I am too near... Coffins with sails set by the brave Sharp pointed spears around each grave