Words by Leonard Cohen, music by Patrick Leonard
(whole song: Ebm Abm)
It seemed the better way When first I heard him speak But now it's much too late To turn the other cheek
Sounded like the truth Seemed the better way Sounded like the truth But it's not the truth today
I wonder what it was I wonder what it meant At first he touched on love But then he touched on death
Sounded like the truth Seemed the better way Sounded like the truth But it's not the truth today
I better hold my tongue I better take my place Lift this glass of blood Try to say the grace
[instrumental verse]
It seemed the better way When first I heard him speak But now it's much too late To turn the other cheek
Sounded like the truth Seemed the better way Sounded like the truth But it's not the truth today
I better hold my tongue I better take my place Lift this glass of blood Try to say the grace
[instrumental verse]