I flew around the world All the way from East Kentucky In a split pea shell I was chewing on a soda cracker She was chewing on some chewing tobacco In a split pea shell The moon's on fire (the bird's in the cage) The dogs all bark, yeah (the band don't play) Heaven knows, it's cruel little girl Katie, Katie Cruel ♪ I've been feelin fine Ever since my execution I'm livin in my own abyss Away from the miracle weapon Away from the revolution Waitin' on a phatom's kiss The moon's on fire (the bird's in the cage) The dogs all bark, yeah (the band don't play) The yard's on fire (the inmates scream) I'm leavin tonight (up the split pea stream) Heaven know, it's cruel little girl Katie, Katie Cruel ♪ The moon's on fire (the wind's in the grave) The clocks are tickin (the trumpet plays) The bells are ringing (and all things smash) The ponies roar (the planets crash) Heaven knows a cruel little girl Heaven knows it's cruel Katie is a cruel little girl Katie, Katie Cruel