NAZARETH “ The Ballad Of Hollis Brown “

“The Ballad Of Hollis Brown“ Hollis Brown he lived, on the outside of town Hollis Brown he lived, on the outside of town With his wife and five children In his cabin broken down He looked for work and money, and he walked a ragged mile He looked for work and money, and he walked a ragged mile Your children are so hungry That they don’t know how to smile Your baby’s eyes look crazy and they’re tuggin’ at your sleeve Your baby’s eyes look crazy and they’re tuggin’ at your sleeve You walk the floor and you wonder why With every breath you breathe The rats have got your flour, bad blood it got your mare The rats have got your flour, bad blood it got your mare Is there anyone that knows Is there anyone that cares You prayed to the Lord above to please send you a friend You prayed to the Lord above to please send you a friend Your empty pockets tell you That you ain’t got no friend Your b