[Verse 1]
If you can do anything with this
Well, if not, I don't blame you
I'm all over the pavement, and here is the remainder
Black crow, yellow sky
Red-eyed raven, telegraph line
Your rabbit's foot got left behind, and here is the remainder

[Chorus]
I'm breaking down, I'm breaking down
I thank God there's no one around
To see me when I get like this
Don't tell a soul about my predicament
Don't tell a soul about my predicament

[Verse 2]
Yes, I've got no credentials
Falsified my reports
Altered my appearance and the passport
Your honor, this leg is hard to stand on
It's been giving me nothing but grief
Yes, I dwell in this wreckage, but the rent is cheap

[Chorus]
I'm breaking down, I'm breaking down
I thank God there's no one around
To see me when I get like this
Don't tell a soul about my predicament
Don't tell a soul about my predicament
[Bridge]
Earth and sky will soon wear out
Your words will not decay
Yeah, you come with glorious shout
And your tears be wiped away

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 3]
Thought I killed the sin of pride
A hundred rounds I must have spent
Everywhere I turn my eyes, I'm all over the pavement
Whispers from the furnace
Offers a disclaimer
Justifies every falsehood and hands you the remainder

[Chorus]
I'm breaking down, I'm breaking down
I thank God there's no one around
To see me when I get like this
Don't tell a soul about my predicament

[Chorus]
I'm breaking down, I'm breaking down
I thank God there's no one around
To see me when I get like this
Don't tell a soul about my predicament
[Outro]
Don't tell a soul
Don't tell a soul
Don't tell a soul
Don't tell a soul