BLACK CLOUD

BLACK CLOUD
© Audrey Auld-Mezera 1999 (APRA)
I been feeding the crow of sorrow
He’s been hanging around my door
Pecking at the crumbs of misery
Crying out for more
One for sorrow, two for joy
Three for a girl, four for a boy

I been walking old black dog
He’s been nipping around my heels
Chewing on the bones of my soul
Howling out for more
Five for silver, six for gold
Seven for a story that’s never been told

Black cloud
Rain on my parade
Black cloud
Black days

I been dreaming of a long black snake
He’s been chasing me till I wake
Poison deep in my veins
Crawling out my skin
One for sorrow, two for joy
Three for a girl, four for a boy
Five for silver, six for gold
Seven for a story that’s never been told

Black cloud
Rain on my parade
Black cloud
Black days
Black cloud
Rain on my parade
Black cloud