I Always Do by Mark Heard

Hammers & Nails by Mark Heard

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I Always Do
by Mark Heard

Album: Hammers & Nails

I take the chance, I catch your sudden eye
One glance I realize I've got no words
But if you'd listen to me, if you'd listen to me
If you'd listen you might hear me
Fencing with the windmills of my deepest fears
Jousting with this armor that I've riveted on
And if I'd listen to you, if I'd listen to you
If I'd listen I'd be a bit softer than stone

I NEVER MEAN TO MENTION THINGS LIKE THAT
BUT I ALWAYS DO
IT'S NOT LIKE ME TO TIP MY HAND
BUT I ALWAYS DO
I NEVER MEAN TO FACE THIS LOOKING-GLASS
BUT I ALWAYS DO
WHEN I FACE YOU I ALWAYS DO

I hit the floor suggest we move our feet
Good mood seems painted on our fleeting best
But if you'd listen to me, if you'd listen to me
If you'd listen you might hear me
Blowing on a flute carved of hollow bone
Some somber tune that seems to suit my taste
And if I'd listen to you, if I'd listen to you
If I'd listen I'd have fewer lines on my face