Well the well was dry, shemoo shemood
The buyer went by and the screw was screwed
Last supper served by the prison guard
Stool pigeon flyin' all around the yard
And then you begin
And then you begin
And then you begin to start again
Lay down my sisters, and take your rest
You look like angels and sang your best
Don't cry children, the day is gone
Morning's gonna come and carry you on
And then you begin
And then you begin
And then you begin to start again
Well the buildings are broken, the streets are bare
The ghosts are cryin' everywhere
Ninth Ward, Shotgun, St. Claude Street
Gentilly rubble underneath your feet
And then you begin
And then you begin
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Well midnight came and time about froze
The joker tore off all his clothes
The clock struck one and the moon gave light
Murder sang "Everything'll be alright"
And then you begin
And then you begin
And then you begin to start again
And then you begin
And then you begin
And then you begin to start again