Alvera

Alvera Alvera locks of golden curls I know I promised you the world Wasn’t long until I strayed left you mad and frayed Not long ‘til they took you away So rest your troubled head on that crisp white linen set Alvera Alvera I’m sorry for what I said Let the cruel words rise up and drown out your pretty head Alvera Alvera I’m sorry for what I choose Can’t take back the bitter cries of what Alvera knows Escaped away down in the mine without a kiss or prayer Face turning dark as all my cares Should have heard the warning cry heard the warning call Your mind turned in like a caved-in wall So rest your troubled head on that crisp white linen set Alvera Alvera I’m sorry for what I said Let the cruel words rise up and drown out your pretty head Alvera Alvera I’m sorry for what I choose Can’t take back the bitter cries of what Alvera knows All these pills and potions they’ve got you hooked on to Can’t put my face in front of you Lantern eyes all burned out left with darkened dreams In place of the ones I couldn’t keep So rest your troubled head on that crisp white linen set Alvera Alvera I’m sorry for what I said Let the cruel words rise up and drown out your pretty head Alvera Alvera I’m sorry for what I choose Can’t take back the bitter cries of what Alvera knows Can’t take back the bitter cries of what Alvera knows Alvera Alvera