The Butcher lyrics
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Artist: Leonard Cohen Album: Songs From A Room
Lyrics
I came upon a butcher He was slaughtering a lamb I accused him there With his tortured lamb He said, "listen to me, child I am what I am and you, you are my only son."
Well, I found a silver needle I put it into my arm It did some good Did some harm But the nights were cold And it almost kept me warm How come the night is long?
I saw some flowers growing up Where that lamb fell down; Was I supposed to praise my lord Make some kind of joyful sound? He said, "listen, listen to me now I go round and round And you, you are my only child."
Do not leave me now Do not leave me now I'm broken down From a recent fall Blood upon my body And ice upon my soul Lead on, my son, it is your world
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