Grand Funk Railroad (Grand Funk) - Can't Be Too Long lyrics

Can't Be Too Long

Ahhh... ahhh...
Ah, ah, ahhh... ahhh...

The heat of a summer day,
Poundin' down on my back,
Work like a dog in the sunlight,
Tryin' to pay the people back.

I killed a man in the spring time;
Had to work hard just to make a dime,
To buy my baby the things that she needs.

I guess I didn't think twice,
And now I have to pay the price,
For killing a man of another creed.

Ahhh... ahhh...
Ah, ah, ahhh... ahhh...

I guess I’ll have to be strong,
The rest of my life can't be too long.

I know I’ll die some day,
and be going far away,
And you won't remember
The things that I’ve done.

I feel a shedding tear;
It's only been a year,
But I know I’ll be dead
when the evening comes.

Ahhh... ahhh...
Ah, ah, ahhh... ahhh...

I guess I’ll have to be strong,
The rest of my life can't be too long.

Ahhh... ahhh...
Ah, ah, ahhh... ahhh...