Soon you'll be going, soon you'll be gone Soon you'll be sleeping under the pond My heart is breaking, my heart is broke You were my final undying hope Why must they lie? Why must they cheat? Why must I put them all down to sleep? There is a river burning with fire One wooden nickel I add to the pyre Oh I'm so tired, oh I'm so lost What is the price sir to lift me across? Why must they lie? Why must they cheat? Why must I put them all down to sleep? Time is a vulture pecking my brain This is a nightmare but I won't complain Drink down the poison, raise up your eyes This is the end of painful goodbyes Why must they lie? Why must they cheat? Why must I put them all down to sleep?