Song Lyrics Harris Emmylou - The Boxer    [Lyrics & Song Text Archive] lyrics archive>> H>> Harris Emmylou Singer Lyrics [Harris Emmylou other resources]>> The Boxer Song Lyrics Author/Artist/Singer: Harris Emmylou Music Title/Track: The Boxer Theme ID: 6111 Album: N/A (Paul Simon) I am just a poor boy though my story's seldom told I have squandered my existence On a pocket full of mumbles such are promises All lies in jest, till a man hears what he wants to hear And disregards the rest Well I left my home and family I was no more than a boy In the company of strangers In the quiet of the railway station runnin' scared Layin' low seeking out the poor quarters Where the ragged people go, looking for the places Only they would know Li Li Li [etc.] Only seeking workman's wages I come looking for a job But I get no offers Just a come-on from the whores on Seventh Avenue I do declare there were times when I was so lonesome I took some comfort there In a-laying out my winter clothes and wishing I was home Going home Where the New York City winters aren't a-bleding me Bleeding me Going home Da Da Da [etc.] In the clearing stands a boxer and a fighter by his trade And he carries the reminders Of every bloke that laid him down or cleft him Till he cried out in his anger and his shame I am leaving, I am leaving But the fighter still remains Li Li Li [etc.] Related Lyrics Random lyrics: Bluebird Wine, Boulder To Birmingham, Coat Of Many Colors, For No One, If I Could Only Win Your Love, Queen Of The Silver Dollar, Sleepless Nights, Cattle Call, Montana Cowgirl, Rose Of Cimarron, Spanish Is A Loving Tongue, Gone, Gone, Gone, Better Off Without You, Brand New Dance, Easy For You To Say, In His World, Never Be Anyone Else But You, Red Red Rose, Rollin And Ramblin (The Death Of Hank Williams), Sweet Dreams Of You, Tougher Than The Rest, All Fall Down, Evangeline, Gulf Coast Highway, If I Needed You, Love Hurts, Star Of Bethlehem, That Lovin You Feelin Again, The Price I Pay, Thing About You, We Believe In Happy Endings, A River For Him, Heaven Only Knows, I Still Miss Someone, Icy Blue Heart, If You Were A Bluebird, Lonely Street, Love Is, No Regrets, Born To Run, Calling My Children Home, Farther Along, Hard Times, Heartbreak Hill, In My Dreams, Juanita, Millworker, Mister Sandman, Sweet Chariot, The Price You Pay, Other Harris Emmylou song Lyrics BALLAD OF A RUNAWAY HORSE Album Cowgirls Prayer 19 Lyrics Beneath Still Waters Lyrics BETTER OFF WITHOUT YOU Album Brand New Dance 1990 Lyrics Beyond The Blue Ft. Patty Griffin Lyrics Blue Kentucky Girl Lyrics BORN TO RUN Album Cimarron 1981 Lyrics BRIGHT MORNING STARS Lyrics Burn That Candle Lyrics Deeper Well Lyrics DRIFTING TOO FAR FROM THE SHORE Lyrics Even Cowgirls Get The Blues Lyrics ...Show All Other Artists Harris Joanne Lyrics Harris Krystal Lyrics Harris Larnelle Lyrics Harris Major Lyrics Harris Phil Lyrics Harris Rolf Lyrics Harris, Richard Lyrics Harrison Peter Lyrics Harry Lyrics Harry And The Potters Lyrics All lyrics are property and copyright of their owners and are strictly for educational purposes only. lyricstrue.net Copyright © 2005-2007 All Rights Reserved., , Privacy policy