Ned Farr & The Good Red Road

Lyrics

So high this feeling
It’s like water when it’s running free
He’s under the sun coming in from the window
With her shadow slow dancing
But he feels the sin and
He takes what no-one can forgive
It’s oh, so sad
He’s a good man going bad
And in the blindness,
And in her arms,
He gets to play the superstar!
And all of life’s little details
Reminders of the fall and just how far
The best laid plans are
Lost like the ring from her hand
It’s oh, so sad
He’s a good man going bad
Wide awake among the snakes
Oh, he will return
Even though he’s crossed the line,
He never learns
’Cause in their heat they made the flowers burn
She has her reasons
She’d like to call it love
But can’t decide
She’s got a home and a tight alibi
And he’s got a motel on the side
And the feel of her skin
And the blame when nobody wins
It’s oh, so sad
He’s a good man going bad
He’s a good man going mad
He’s a good man
Wide awake among the snakes

Words and Music by Ned Farr
© 1999 Waiting wind/ ASCAP