Keep Eye On Other's Gain - Bonnie "Prince" Billy

Others don’t have a bed like mine

They sleep out in the rain

And others hearts are guarded from

The blows of random pain

But mama made my arm so strong

And papa taught me oft and long

That if you are to stay ahead

Keep eye on other’s gain

Keep eye on other’s gain and know

There’s only so much here upon the earth

To go around

And keep your loved ones near

And keep your loved ones near

And let them know just where you be

Cause others need you right near by

Just as you need me

You need me at the table

Sitting down and nodding grace

And holding you just by

Laying ksses on your face

And kisses on your face

And elbows to fend way

Your eyes and mouth from harmful blows

And body from decay

Keep eye on other’s gain and know

There’s only so much here upon the earth

To go around

And keep your loved ones near

And keep your loved ones near

And let them know just where you be

Cause others need you right near by

Just as you need me