Ballad of Redhook

so ya told everyone

yr off chasing the sun

catching a ride at the station

and you wouldnt come back

till ya get on the track

that ya somehow got carried away from

you were once the bright futures

once the proud horses

every one wanted to bet on

but living will land you on different courses

you expect to be set on

or maybe you were bored

said, no more, no more

packed up yr things

stepped out the door

or maybe you were bored

said, no more, no more

theres a name and a fortune

to the maid if you want it

just pick up and head for the shore

so we drink till the memory

fades out of sight

and we both til all settles down

and theres music and hollerin into the night

in this faceless forgettable town

but ya wont feel the kiss

of the ones that ya miss

when your bellowing up at the sky

and theres women in redhook

tonight boys theres women to dry yr eye