I am tryin' to love my neighbor and do good unto others (But things ain't goin' well)
As I walked out tonight in the mystic garden Wounded flowers were danglin' from the vine I was passin' by yon cool and crystal fountain Someone hit me from behind
Ain't talkin', just walkin' Through this weary world of woe Heart burnin', still yearnin' No one on Earth would ever know
They say prayer has the power to help, so pray for me, mother In the human heart an evil spirit can dwell I am tryin' to love my neighbor and do good unto others But oh, mother, things ain't goin' well
Ain't talkin', just walkin' I'll burn that bridge before you get across Heart burnin', still yearnin' There'll be no mercy for you once you've lost
I'm all worn out from weepin' My eyes are full of tears and my lips are dry If I ever catch my opponents sleepin' I'll slaughter 'em where they lie
Ain't talkin', just walkin' Through a world mysterious and vague Heart burnin', still yearnin' Walkin' through the cities of the plague
The whole world is filled with speculation The whole world which people say is round I've got no time for idle conversation I need to find a doctor in this town
Ain't talkin', just walkin' All rails leadin' to the West Heart burnin', still yearnin' I'm gonna throw myself upon your lovin' breast
It's the first new day of a grand and a glorious autumn The queen of love is comin' across the grass None dare call her anything but madam No one flirts with her or even makes a pass
Ain't talkin', just walkin' Standin' outside the gates of wrath Heart burnin', still yearnin' Take a little trip down the primrose path
I got the worst old feeling and it's gettin' stronger I'm worn out with public service, I'm beginnin' to crack I won't stay on any longer I'll avenge my father's death then I'll step back
Ain't talkin', just walkin' Hand me down my walkin' cane Heart burnin', still yearnin' Tryin' to get you out of my miserable brain
As I walked out tonight in the mystic garden The wounded flowers were danglin' from the vine I was passin' by yon cool and crystal fountain Someone hit me from behind
Ain't talkin', just walkin' You ride up high and down you go Heart burnin', still yearnin' No one on Earth will ever know