Townes Van Zandt — Dont Let the Sunshine Fool You

[Verse 1] Now, me and this friend named Street Life Brown We got a bottle of red and walked uptown One hand on the jug and one on time He said, "I bet you a dollar against this next line" [Chorus] I said, "Don't let the sunshine fool you Don't let the bluebirds tool you Don't let the women do you Put your hand in mine" [Verse 2] Oh, advice is fine, if you've got a mind To listen to the end that's got the time But the muse'll get you, if you don't watch out He's equipped to know what its all about [Chorus] Don't let the sunshine fool you Don't let the bluebirds tool you Don't let the women do you Put your hand in mine [Verse 3] Oh, Fannin Street in the afternoon is An easy way to get out of tune But the hard soap salesman, he said, "No dice" When I asked politely for a better price [Chorus] He said, "Don't let that sunshine fool you Don't let them bluebirds tool you Don't let the women do you Put your hand in mine" [Verse 4] Well, here's a song for you, child of mine I hope you make it through this time Get yourself a piece of that rainbow pie No reason in the world you that can't get by [Chorus] Don't let the sunshine fool you Don't let the bluebirds tool you And don't let the women do you Put your hand in mine Ah, don't let the sunshine fool you Don't let the bluebirds tool you Don't let the women do you Put your hand in mine Oh, don't let the sunshine fool you