I miss my father's arms that held me
Miss my mother's arms around me
Miss the woman that I married
And the sound of her heartbeat.
I miss the baby that she bore me
But cannot hold to comfort crying;
Now here I lie in sorrow dying
In the middle of the street.
(Refrain)
I once stood tall, but now I'm falling
Shoulders bowed, in pain I'm falling
Falling to my knees, I'm falling
Falling, falling at your feet.
From my home my country called me
Sent me to this ancient Eden
Tore me from my humble heaven
In the hills of Tennessee
Then a nameless bullet found me
Tore right through my precious body
Snipped the thread that ever bound me
To a life that was so sweet.
(Refrain)
I once stood tall, but now I'm falling
Shoulders bowed, in pain I'm falling
Falling to my knees, I'm falling
Falling, falling at your feet.
A single tear for lost tomorrow
Ain't enough to hold my sorrow
And my torn body echos hollow
A miracle turned to meat
Now the light is slowly fading
Though the sun is brightly shining
And my memories finally ashes blown
To dust upon the street
(Refrain)
I once stood tall, but now I'm falling
Shoulders bowed, in pain I'm falling
Falling to my knees, I'm falling
Falling, falling at your feet.