Ordinary Joe (feat. Terry Callier)

And for my opening line
I'm not trying to indicate my state of mind
I turn you on
I tell you that I'm laughing just to keep from crying

Pretty music when you hear it
Keep on trying to get near it
A little rhythm for your spirit

Oh but that's what it's for
Come on in, here's the door

And I've seen a sparrow get high
And waste his time in the sky
He thinks it's easy to fly
He's just a little bit freer than I

Now here's a mystery
And maybe you can help to make it clear to me
When you're fast asleep
Then what is it that's lighting up the dreams you see

Only your tears can't conceal it
And only your prayers may not reveal it
You've got soul so you can feel it
And when you make the scene
Well you know what I mean
Hey, I've