Fallen Down

Beaver Nelson

I used to wander downtown with a three-beer buzz
Hassled California-style, highway fuzz
Dark around the corner from the backdoor games
Bouncer let me in; he's the one to blame

You say "Hi"
I say "Hi"
How the mighty have fallen down
How the hungry hang around

Baby needs a birthday present, something nice
Gambling with my grocery money, doubled twice
Thumb through Jeremiah at half past noon
Sunday coming early in our hotel room

You say "Why"
I say "Why'
How the mighty have fallen down
How the hungry hang around

I read about the judgement of wicked men
Asking you through tear drops if I'm one of them

Memphis in the morning when the dream cloud burst
Desert met us friendly as an injun's curse
Crossed the bridge in Pecos up that ancient ledge
Sand between our teeth standing on the edge

You say "Fly"
I say "Fly"
How the mighty have fallen down
How the hungry hang around