For Everyman

Album: For Everyman (1973)
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  • Everybody I talk to is ready to leave
    With the light of the morning
    They've seen the end coming down
    Long enough to believe
    That they've heard their last warning
    Standing alone
    Each has his own ticket in his hand
    And as the evening descends
    I sit thinking 'bout Everyman

    Seems like I've always been
    Looking for some other place
    To get it together
    Where with a few of my friends
    I could give up the race
    And maybe find something better
    But all my fine dreams
    Well though out schemes
    To gain the motherland
    Have all eventually come down
    To waiting for Everyman

    Waiting here for Everyman
    Make it on your own if you think you can
    If you see somewhere to go I understand
    Waiting here for Everyman
    Don't ask me if he'll show, baby I don't know

    Make it on your own if you think you can
    Somewhere later on you'll have to take a stand
    Then you're going to need a hand

    Everybody's just waiting to hear from the one
    Who can give them the answers
    And lead them back to that place
    In the warmth of the sun
    Where sweet childhood still dances
    Who'll come along
    And hold out that strong
    That gentle father's hand
    Long ago I heard someone say
    Something 'bout Everyman

    Waiting here for Everyman
    Make it on your own
    Make it if you think you can
    If you see somewhere to go I understand

    I'm not trying to tell you
    That I've seen the plan
    Turn and walk away if you think I am
    But don't think too badly
    Of one who's left holding sand
    He's just another dreamer
    Dreaming 'bout Everyman Writer/s: JACKSON BROWNE
    Publisher: Jackson Browne/Swallow Turn Music/Night Kitchen Music/Open Window Music
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