LAST WORD FROM LONG BEACH

Well you forced me into this position; you made me make up my mind

Now you’re so disappointed in your obedient son,

I followed my heart now look what you’ve done

They’re things that you say then they’re things that you practice;

there’s a public then a private display

Now I’ve gone and jeopardized the big man in town,

be our little secret who you let me down

And what do you tell the neighbors?

And what do you tell those old friends of mine?

It’s too far to drive It’s too cold to travel

Or I just couldn’t manage the time

For you everything is one sided there’s no middle ground that exist

You ideas are so ancient you invented the wheel and fire,

for an old man your hate don’t seem to tire

And what do you tell the neighbors? And what do you tell those old friends of mine?

It’s too far to drive It’s too cold to travel Or I just couldn’t manage the time

For you George still calls shots ‘cross the border

For you maybe cotton’s still king

And dogs and hoses still mean law and order

The world changed around you but you didn’t change a thing

And what do you tell the neighbors? And what do you tell those old friends of mine?

It’s too far to drive It’s too cold to travel Or I just couldn’t manage the time

Words and music by David Bell