Watch Me March

Life is sad and ... life’s a bummer
I can’t even ... “hear” my drummer.

I’m so down...just got to rest.
I’m tired of doing... my level best.

Smile...they say...lift that chin...
Cause copping out is an awful sin.

Put one foot before the other...
Keep on thinking of your brother.

It’s other folk...who need the help.
You just forget about yourself.

Hey! That ain’t smart and that ain’t wise
Reckon it’s time to realize

I need help...I need a friend
Who’ll help my aching heart to mend.

To smile at me ...to look my way
And warm my heart...so I can say

“Life is real...Life is great
Now I got something ...to appreciate!”



October 1973...