From the recording David and Lezlie
Lyrics
Bottom of the Well (drop D tuning in D)
D
I went to see the Gypsy in the middle of the night.
She had an ATM and neon burning bright.
I pleaded, “Tell me, Madame, that things are looking up.”
But I saw skull and crossbones at the bottom of her cup.
A C G/F D
On her flat display crystal ball all that she could foretell,
was that I’d spend my lifetime at the bottom of the well.
refrain
C D
2x The bottom of, the bottom of the well.
It’s finally morning, Purgatory mixed with rain.
There’s a hint of Valium underneath the pain.
Put on some coffee, abandon all hope.
There’s a demon in my kitchen with a hangman’s rope.
I thought surely I was going straight to Hell.
He said, “It’s only life at the bottom of the well.”
Refrain
I tried to find the letters from my darling Jane.
I opened up my suitcase and nearly went insane.
Train wrecks and a cyclone, knives and turpentine,
Unpaid bills and Cholera were all that I could find.
I opened my heart up and it was empty as a cheap motel,
On that two-lane highway going straight to the bottom of the well.
Refrain
I got my running shoes and headed to the park.
The gazebo was on fire. The air was filled with sparks.
Shadows on the swing set. Sand box full of bones.
Screaming on the wind. I didn’t feel alone.
I turned around and heard the doom of the fire truck bell.
They were pouring water down to the bottom of the well.
refrain
Thirty bucks in silver and I walked the plank
Of the river gambling boat that never moved or sank.
I started winning and heard the chimes of destiny.
A beautiful dark lady sat down next to me.
My Queen of Spades winked at me and I started to rebel,
But I had to take my new bride to the bottom of the well.
refrain
Words and music by David B. Hakan
© 2008 All Rights Reserved 5-11-2008