One, two, three When I walk along your city streets and look into your eyes When I see that simple sadness that upon your features lies If my spirit starts to sink, it comes as no surprise It's been a long way from anywhere Like heaven to your town, this town There's a pasture in the countryside I used to call my own There's a natural pillow for my head, the grass there's overgrown I think of that place from time to time when I want to be alone It's been a long way from anywhere Like heaven to your town, this town Now people live from day to day, but they do not count the time They don't see the days slipping by and neither do I Now people live from day to day, but they do not count the time They don't see the days slipping by and neither do I When I walk along your city streets and look into your eyes When I see that simple sadness that across your features lies If my spirit starts to sink, it comes as no surprise I've come a long way from anywhere Like heaven to this town, your town