Little Peace

Pay my respects to the dead and gone

Daddy drained the dollar from Mamma's songs

Mattress full of money on the front lawn

What a score

Big Chevy's on fire in the junkyard

Thought it would be pretty on a postcard

It was my fault, I took it too far

I was bored

I went walkin' down 5th & Main

Talkin' to myself

I was feeling insane

Most my friends feel sad just like me

The river froze over near Franchot Park

Dogs in the kennel, hate to hear em' bark

My hands are cold

And curled up in my sleeves

A little peace

Child of mine

A little peace

Child of mine

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Thought you saw a good heart in a bad man

Caught you in the kitchen catch a backhand

Goddman, let me help you off the floor

His eyes were aflame

He was dynamite

Saw it in a movie I knew how to fight

Cast iron skillet swingin' at his skull

A little peace

Child of mine

A little peace

Child of mine

I was there that night when he wouldn't tap out

I never stepped in

Thought it would work itself out

I swore I saw his soul

Leave his eyes

Now I pay my respects to the dead and gone

Daddy drained the dollar from Mamma's songs

Mattress full of money on the front lawn, what a score