Nocturno Hayes: vocal, percussion
Anthony J. Maldonado: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, Hammond B3 organ
Monica Hayes: backing vocals
Mark Gorman: tamboura
Justin Smith: drums

Lyrics

(Words & Music by: Anthony J. Maldonado)

Well, I heard all about the living
And I heard all about the dead
But I never stuck around long enough
To hear what it was they said.

They walked down Livingston Avenue
And you watched them from up ahead
But you never listened hard enough
No, you turned away instead...

Where are you going, grieving child?
We'd really like to shake your hand
Yeah, we'd like to shake your hand.

Taking what you wanted
You took one step, then the next
And you turned to see the world behind
But there was no one left.
I'm sure you'll keep on going
I guess you might as well...
I'll fade away without you knowing
That I loved your smile so frail.

Walk a little faster, grieving child...
Down the shore and past the sand.
Yes, down the shore and past the sand.

If I forget to come down and hold you
Will you call out from your desk?
I'm sure I could have told you
Love has worn me out and left me deaf.
Love has worn me out and left me deaf.
Yes, it wore me out and left me deaf.

Copyright 1999, 2021, Endless Rain Musick, ASCAP