The House You Live In Lyrics by Gordon Lightfoot

The House You Live In Lyrics

    Go first in the world, go forth with your fears
    Remember a price must be paid
    Be always too soon, be never too fast
    At the time when all bets must be laid
    Beware of the darkness, be kind to your children
    Remember the woman who waits
    And the house you live in will never fall down
    If you pity the stranger who stands at your gate
    When you're caught by the gale and you're full under sail
    Beware of the dangers below
    And the song that you sing should not be too sad
    And be sure not to sing it too slow
    Be calm in the face of all common disgraces
    And know what they're doin' it for
    And the house you live in will never fall down
    If you pity the stranger who stands at your door

    When you're out on the road and feelin' quite lost
    Consider the burden of fame
    And he who is wise will not criticize
    When other men fail at the game
    Beware of strange faces and dark dingy places
    Be careful while bending the law
    And the house you live in will never fall down
    If you pity the stranger who stands at your door

    When you're down in the dumps and not ready to deal
    Decide what it is that you need
    Is it money or love, is it learnin' to live
    Or is it the mouth you must feed
    Be known as a man who will always be candid
    On questions that do not relate
    And the house you live in will never fall down
    If you pity the stranger who stands at your gate
    And the house you live in will never fall down
    If you pity the stranger who stands at your gate

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