Lyric Count Me Out

(G. Brooker / I. Sutherland)

When it s time for me to go
and I hear that whistle blow
I ll be waiting in line day or night
Take my hand and lead me down
Lay my burden on the ground
Break these chains and let me stand in the light
Now I know what the game s all about
If that s the way you want to play - count me out

Had enough of alibis, empty promises and lies
Trying to find a better life on my own
There s no easy way I know - now the strains begin to show
Still I m looking for a light to lead me home
Though my heart s still full of doubt -
There s no way I m gonna play - so count me out

I ve been too long here breaking my back
Doing my best to get through
I never thought I could feel this way
But I need to find something new
It s not the money and it s not the gold
- I just want some peace of mind
My life is racing like a runaway train
Getting faster all the time...

Underneath a golden sky
Far away I m gonna fly
To a place I know is there in my mind
Like a sailor home to die
With no journey left to try
Throw my spirit in the tide and lead me blind
Now I know what this game s all about
If that s the way you wanna play
Then count me out