Chapter 28: Man of Peace

Look out your window, baby, there’s a scene you’d like to catchThe band is playing “Dixie”, a man got his hand outstretchedCould be the FahrerCould be the local priest He got a sweet gift of gab, he got a harmonious tongueHe knows every song of love that ever has been sungGood intentions can be evilBothContinue reading “Chapter 28: Man of Peace”

Chapter 29: Subterranean Homesick Blues

Johnny’s in the basementMixing up the medicineI’m on the pavementThinking about the governmentThe man in a trench coatBadge out, laid offSays he’s got a bad coughWants to get it paid offLook out, kidIt’s somethin’ you didGod knows whenBut you’re doin’ it againYou better duck down the alley wayLookin’ for a new friendA man in aContinue reading “Chapter 29: Subterranean Homesick Blues”

Chapter 30: Highway 61 Revisited

God said to Abraham, “Kill me a son”Abe says, “Man, you must be puttin’ me on”God say, “No.” Abe say, “What?”God say, “You can do what you want Abe, butThe next time you see me comin’ you better run”Well Abe says, “Where you want this killin’ done?”God says. “Out on Highway 61”Well Georgia Sam heContinue reading “Chapter 30: Highway 61 Revisited”

Chapter 40: Ballad of a Thin Man

You walk into the room With your pencil in your handYou see somebody naked And you, you say, “Who is that man?”You try so hard But you don’t understandJust what you will say When you get homeBecause something is happening hereBut you don’t know what it isDo you, Mister Jones?You raise up your head AndContinue reading “Chapter 40: Ballad of a Thin Man”