These Years Lyrics

Down the hill Through the light Past the city jail I watch and walk Every night I wondered who to tell
How can I tell my father? He's been gone all these years I couldn't tell my father I couldn't bear the tears
[ From: http://www.metrolyrics.com/these-years-lyrics-robert-earl-keen.html ] I was lost In a rage Didn't ever mean to be Now the cost Has set the stage And it will bury me