come on baby girl
tell me what you've seen
it's such a crazy world
this never-ending dream
I didn't wanna be the one to tell ya
live isn't always what it seems
I think you know what I mean
I didn't wanna be the one to tell ya
didn't wanna see you cry
I think we both know why

but baby it's not right
hold your head up high
dry your crying eyes
take my hand
I'll help you stand
you'll be safe in the sweet
by and by
you'll be safe in the sweet
by and by

by and by

come now precious child
you've got a reason to live
could you give me a smile, yeah
could you ever forgive?

didn't wanna be the one to tell ya
life isn't always what it seems
I think you know what I mean
didn't wanna be the one to tell ya
didn't wanna see you cry
I think we both know why

but baby it's not right
hold your head up high
dry your cryin' eyes
take my hand
I'll help you stand
you'll be safe in the sweet
by and by
you'll be safe in the sweet
by and by

it's our only escape
from this godforsaken place
we can leave without a trace
what do you say?
what's standing in your way?

hold your head up high
dry your cryin' eyes
take my hand
I'll help you stand
you'll be safe in the sweet
by and by
you'll be safe in the sweet
by and by
safe in the sweep
by and by
you'll be safe in the sweet
by and by