Emily comes to my dreams sometimes She's got circles all around her eyes I'm glad that her children are still alive Thanks to Susanna, who cried for me Susanna was teaching me girly things She dressed me up in her Sunday clothes Then down to the adults who play dominoes My father, embarrassed, he gets up and goes Well, it's been a long time, let's go for a ride I'm glad to have you by my side We'll pick up a friend, from that old detention And ride on a road that don't never end Father was churching us bitter and sweet We met in the bank building down by the creek There's a vault by the altar with secrets in keep The elders and deacons denied everything The elders would prey on the flesh of the youth They laid hands on sister in that upper room There's nothing to say, there's nothing you can do The congregation won't ever believe you And it's been a long time, let's go for a ride I'm glad to have you by my side We'll pick up a friend, from that old detention And ride on a road that don't never end Take me away I don't want it no more Take me away Take me away I don't want it no more Take me away