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Cripples Cry Lyrics by Tim Buckley

Live at the Folklore Center 1967

2009

I know we're through
But I still can't really believe that we'd fall
And though it's sad
I still try to hold back my fears
But I still call
What can I say or do for you?
What would you like me to be?
Shall I laugh, dance, or sing for you?
Cripples cry
What can I do?
Yes I know that you don't want me anymore
I carry tears, incense and fine wines
What do you do?
But please believe that your love will grow with time
Or will heal
Although you say you'll never change your mind
I'll be here
And I'm a torn-down child for you
I build my castles in the sky
And I've the colors of a clown
In the teardrops from my eyes
Yes I know that you don't want me anymore
I carry tears, incense and fine wines
What do you do?
I’m on the other side of fear
Through my pain I've learned to love
And if my actions aren't too clear
Remember clowns only cry
Yes I know that you don't want me anymore
I carry tears, incense and fine wines
What do you do?
Your dark secrets torture my mind
Your lack of love turns me cold
And your first lovers you've left behind
Oh do you wish to return?
Yes I know that you don't want me anymore
I carry tears, incense and fine wines
What do you do?
What can I say or do for you?
What would you like me to be?
Shall I laugh, dance, or sing for you?
Cripples cry
What can I do?
Yes I know that you don't want me anymore
I carry tears, incense and fine wines
What do you do?
Credits
Tim Buckley

Tim Buckley

About “Cripples Cry” by Tim Buckley

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"Cripples Cry" is credited to Tim Buckley. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Cripples Cry" appears on "Live at the Folklore Center 1967" in 2009.

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