Album: Live at the Old Quarter (Houston, Texas)

No place to fall

by Townes Van Zandt

If I had no place to fall
and I needed to
could I count on you
to lay me down?


I'd never tell you no lies
I don't believe it's wise
you got pretty eyes
won't you spin me 'round


I ain't much of a lover it's true
I'm here then I'm gone
and I'm forever blue
but I'm sure wanting you
Skies full of silver and gold
try to hide the sun
but it can't be done
least not for long


And if we help each other grow
while the light of day
smiles down our way
then we can't go wrong


Time, she's a fast old train
she's here then she's gone
and she won't come again
won't you take my hand


If I had no place to fall
and I needed to
could I count on you
to lay me down?