The Doobie Brothers - I Cheat The Hangman (late night snack)

[Paha Sapa]

The days grow short, the nights are gone
Since you were here, I can't go on
I cried for you, to no avail
Now my life runs cold when the night winds wail
But I cheat the hangman, cheated him many times before
The bell that tolls the hour has turned sweet lips to sour
Yes, I cheat the hangman and even when life has flown away
I leave a kiss behind
The rain that fell upon my stone
Like tears you cry I shared alone
I walk the night, I cannot sleep
The love you spend you cannot reap
But I cheat the hangman, cheated him many times before
The bell that tolls the hour has turned sweet lips to sour
Yes, I cheat the hangman and even when life has flown away
I leave a kiss behind
The glow of love will shine
Lighted windows stare
At the stranger there returning home
Only lighted windows stare
At the lonely stranger there returning home
I leave a kiss behind
The glow of love will shine
Lighted windows stare
At the stranger there returning home
Only lighted windows stare
At the lonely stranger there returning home
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Pat Simmons
I Cheat the Hangman lyrics © Wb Music Corp., Lansdowne Music Publish

[Manfred Arcane]

1. One of my all time favorites! Thanks! (eom)

[Wah_Guy]

2. Most excellent tune. THANK YOU! nt