The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death - The Tossers

Last night I lay all in my dreams, when a rap

At the door it startled me

And I heard those footsteps on the stairs

And I bade her;

please come in

Come in, come in, my roving friend

Come in and rest awhile

For you’ve been gone so very long

It’s nice to see you smile

Come in, come in, my wandering friend

Accept my welcome home

I hope you can stay a long, long while before you have to go

And she walked across the room to me

And then she sat right down with me

And told me that she had to leave

She could not stay for long

A child he held in his arms, a child that I

Knew well through time, and told me that he had to leave

He had to take him home

Come in, come in, my roving friend

Come in and rest awhile

For you’ve been gone so very long

It’s nice to see you smile

Come in, come in, my wandering friend

Accept my welcome home

I hope you can stay a long, long while before you have to go

She crossed the floor and moved away

And my heart said, «Stop her.

Maker her stay.»

But I just showered myself in tears, for I just let her go

When I awoke I cried and cried

And went to sit by his graveside

And visit the child he left behind

Because he had to go

You must come back to me again

Accept the welcome I extend

I will not let you go this time

If only in my dreams

And yeah, though you walk ever on

May your heart be not weary but strong

And yeah, though you walk ever on

Through the valley of the shadow of death