Gary Brooker - Count Me Out lyrics

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(G. Brooker / I. Sutherland)

When it's time for me to go

and I hear that whistle blow

I'll be waiting in line day or night

Take my hand and lead me down

Lay my burden on the ground

Break these chains and let me stand in the light

Now I know what the game's all about

If that's the way you want to play - count me out

Had enough of alibis, empty promises and lies

Trying to find a better life on my own

There's no easy way I know - now the strains begin to show

Still I'm looking for a light to lead me home

Though my heart's still full of doubt -

There's no way I'm gonna play - so count me out

I've been too long here breaking my back

Doing my best to get through

I never thought I could feel this way

But I need to find something new

It's not the money and it's not the gold

- I just want some peace of mind

My life is racing like a runaway train

Getting faster all the time...

Underneath a golden sky

Far away I'm gonna fly

To a place I know is there in my mind

Like a sailor home to die

With no journey left to try

Throw my spirit in the tide and lead me blind

Now I know what this game's all about

If that's the way you wanna play

Then count me out