I Washed My Face in the Morning Dew

(Tom T. Hall)



The first strange town I was ever in

The county was hanging a man

Nobody cared if he lived or died

And I just didn't understand.



So I washed my face in the morning dew

Bathed my soul in the sun

Washed my face in the morning dew

And kept on moving along.



The second strange town that I was in

They were laughin' at a poor crippled man

Begging for nickels and dimes on the street

And I just didn't understand.



So I washed my face in the morning dew

Bathed my soul in the sun

Washed my face in the morning dew

And kept on moving along.



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The third strange town that I was in

Was settled peaceful and nice

The rich got richer and the poor got poorer

And to me it didn't seem right



So I washed my face in the morning dew

Bathed my soul in the sun

Washed my face in the morning dew

And kept on moving along.



Someday times are bound to change

It can't be very far

And each injustice I have seen

Will come before the bar.



Then I'll wash my face in the morning dew

Bathe my soul in the sun

Wash my face in the morning dew

And my journey will be done...