E G D E Please don't dominate the rap Jack, if you got nothin' new to say. E G D E And if you please, don't back up the tracks, this train's got to run today. E I spent a little time on the mountain, spent a little time on the hill. E G D A Like some say, better run away; others say you better stand still. E G D A Now I don't know but I been told that it's hard to run with the weight of gold E G D On the other hand, I've heard it said, it's just as hard with the A weight of lead E G D E Who can deny, who can deny, it's not just a change of style. E G D E One step done and another begun, and I wonder how many miles. E I spent a little time on the mountain, spent a little time on the hill, E G D A Things went down we don't understand but I think in time we will. E G D A Now, I don't know, but I was told in the heat of the sun a man died of cold. E G D A Keep on comin' or stand and wait with the sun so dark and the hour so late. E G D E You can't overlook the lack, Jack, of any other highway to ride, E G D E It's got no signs or dividing lines, and very few rules to guide. E I spent a little time on the mountain, spent a little time on the hill, E G D A I saw things gettin' outta hand I guess they always will. E G D Now I don't know but I've been told if the horse don't pull you got to A carry the load. E G D A I don't know whose back`s that strong; maybe find out before too long. E G One way or another, one way or another, one way or another, this darkness D E has got to give.