TOWER SONG
By Townes Van Zandt
(Matthews)

So close and yet so far away
In all the things I'd hoped to say
They'll have to go unsaid today
Perhaps until tomorrow
Your fears have built a wall between our lives
And all that loving means
Will have to go unfelt it seems
That leaves only sorrow

You've built your tower strong and tall
Can't you see it's got to fall someday

Close your eyes and speak to me
Faith and love and destiny
As distant as eternity
And truth and understanding
The wind blows cold outside your door
It whispers words I've tried before
But you don't hear me anymore
You know your pride is too demanding

You've built your tower strong and tall
Can't you see it's got to fall someday

The end is coming soon it's plain
A warm bed just ain't worth the pain
And I will go and you'll remain
With the bitterness we've tasted
Mother's breasts a new born child
A poet's tears and a drunken smile
Can't help thinking all the while
Their meaning won't be wasted

You've built your tower strong and tall
Can't you see it's got to fall someday