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Intro

Verse 1

I can hear the soft breathing , Of the girl that I love,

As she lies here beside me , Asleep with the night,

And her hair, in a fine mist, Floats on my pillow,

Reflecting the glow, Of the winter moonlight.

Verse 2

She is soft, she is warm, But my heart remains heavy,

And I watch as her breasts Gently rise, gently fall,

For I know with the first light of dawn I'll be leaving,

And tonight will be All I have left to recall.

Verse 3

Oh, what have I done, Why have I done it,

I've committed a crime, I've broken the law.

For twenty-five dollars And pieces of silver,

I held up and robbed A hard liquor store.

Verse 4

My life seems unreal, My crime an illusion,

A scene badly written In which I must play.

Yet I know as I gaze At my young love beside me,

The morning is just a few hours away.