When you’re walking in the park
You must be careful after dark
There are gentlemen of means
Even courtiers of queens
Who like to stalk the streets
In search of sweets
They may wear a watch and chain
Or a cloak just for the rain
They are cultured and refined
Often brilliant of mind
But no human heart rests
Within their breasts
Like animals in cage
Or a storm about to rage
Like a vampire, a spider
Or a blood sucking leech
They’ll devour your flesh
Like a succulent peach
They have favour with the law
And they bring it to the fore
If you ever learn their name
If you try to make a claim
Yes, the courthouse
Will celebrate their lies
Be careful little child
The world is vicious and wild
The lamplight can never
Chase the dark away forever
So stay in bed
Mind what your mama said
credits
from Into the Woods,
released July 9, 2009
Vocals, Piano & Bass – Aaron R. Walker
Banjo – Peter Green
Viola, Clarinet & Glockenspiel – Rick Davidson
Drums – Mitchell Schloman
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