Pharisee

I used_ to be__  a Pha_-risee__ Cynical and wise_ telling rich ungodly lies_ of huma_-nity_ But in the marketplace was sea_-ted____  a crip_-ple with a lyre_ I looked at him and said "I've been rich_ but so unhappy_ What sets_ your soul on fire?" _ And_ he_ said_ "Look upon me_ bro_-ther____ I'm a man with peace of mind_ You know I've never been much_ good_ at_ no_-thing_  but the words I wrought in rhyme_ But I've a good woman to feed_ me___  and friends_ to share a brew__ And evenings we sit around and sing_ to_-gether_ and it could be the same_ for you"_  if you just__ Hold____ on___ to young friends you made_ of old_ And_ clea_____-eave__ to_ the woman who keeps_ you-u whole_ And keep a warm____ fire___ for all your friends who come in_ fro-om_ the co_-old__ I love you all as brothers_ and I don't even know_ your na-mes____ I know this must sound different but for me it always been_ the same__ Tonight_ the smoke_ is rising_ from all_ around_ the room_ And judging by the warmth_ of smells_ from the kitchen there'll be supper ready soon_   and our table's set for twen_-ty__  room for more if they should come_ And later on we'll pass around the wine_ for our pleasure_ and sing until_ the morning comes_ And we will_ hold____ on____ to young friends you made_ of old_ And_ clea______-eave__ to_ the woman who keeps_ us whole_ And keep a warm_____ fire___ for all our friends_ who come in fro-om the co-old_ We love you all as brothers_ and we don't have to know their na-ames____ I know this must sound different_ but for us it always stay_ the same__      Hold____ on____ to young friends you made_ of old_ And_ clea______-eave__ to the woman who keeps_ you whole_ And keep a warm_____ fire___ for all your friends_ who come in fro-om the co-old_ Now I love you all as brothers_ and I don't have to know your na-ames____ I used to be so different now I know although it stay the same______