Ballad of Hollis Brown Lyrics

Hollis Brown He lived on the outside of town Hollis Brown He lived on the outside of town With his wife and five children And his cabin broken down
He looked for work and money And he walked a rugged mile He looked for work and money And he walked a rugged mile Your children are so hungry That they don't know how to smile
Your babys eyes look crazy They're a-tuggin at your sleeve Your babys eyes look crazy They're a-tuggin at your sleeve You walk the floor and wonder why With every breath you breathe
The rats have got your flour Bad blood it got your mare The rats have got your flour Bad blood it got your mare If theres anyone that knows Is there anyone that cares?
He prayed to the Lord above Oh please send you a friend He prayed to the Lord above Oh please send you a friend Your empty pockets tell you That you ain't a-got no friend
Your babies are crying louder now Its a pounding on your brain Your babies are crying louder now Its a pounding on your brain Your wifes screams are stabbin' you Like the dirty drivin' rain
Your grass it is turning black Theres no water in your well Your grass is turning black Theres no water in your well You spent your last alone Dollar On seven shotgun shells
Way out in the wilderness A cold coyote calls Way out in the wilderness A cold coyote calls Your eyes fix on the shotgun Thats hangin' on the wall
Your brain is a-bleedin' And your legs can't seem to stand Your brain is a-bleedin' And your legs can't seem to stand Your eyes fix on the shotgun That you're holdin' in your hand
Theres seven breezes a-blowin All around the cabin door Theres seven breezes a-blowin All around the cabin door Seven shots ring out Like the oceans pounding roar
Theres seven people dead On a south Dakota farm Well theres seven people dead On a south Dakota farm Somewheres in the distance Theres seven new people born