Kid Cotton

Johnny

Lay your sickle down

Cut this shit out

Lay your sickle down

You're my only boy

That wouldn't break a fly

I don't choose her

It came undone that night

I know you're mad

You feel betrayed, confused

Take your mama's side

You're the one thing

I can't stand to lose

Blue-eyed boy

Your hair so blonde it's white

Come out of the darkness

And come into the light

Your face is like a chain

You bring to lead me home

Time and time again

You're the only one

Pretty boy

The road is alone and empty enough without you lying in it

My boy

The road is already but sad enough without you dying in it

Johnny

I'm so glad to shine

Wipe away your tears

Let your bottle shine

Your overalls aren't much against the cold

Not much anger

Can your pockets hold

Pretty boy

The road is sad and hot enough without you lying in it

Yeah, boy

The road is alone and empty enough without you dying in it

My boy reminds me

Of all discrepancies

Between how it is

And how it's supposed to be

Here I am, Lord

So take another one

Cotton's perfect

But he's the only one

My boy reminds me

Of all discrepancies

Between who I am

And who I'm supposed to be

Blue-eyed boy

Hair so blonde it's white

Let your eyes shine

Come back into the light

I need to get Cotton back

If we get Cotton back

We'll get Cotton back

Please, boy