lovely lovely carol sue
 i see the heel of the father
 [bad word] the head of the serpent for you
 an' that beast who found
 his way up to your room
 you know the one the one
 who's colors are never [bad word]  yeah you do

 yet all the while 'neath
 his banner you did stand
 'neath the shadow of his wing
 do you remember
 sorrow stands near an' close at hand
 sorrow stands an' in sorrow's hand
 the burning ember

 [bad word] a cinder
 fire call the kettle black
 the dark can only hinder it
 it will not hold you back
 nor tear you asunder

 and the good shepherd
 lo he left all the others
 an' went to look for you
 yes an' he did find thee
 an' with [bad word] hands
 he did unbind thee
 brought you out
 into the light of day

 [bad word] a cinder
 fire call the kettle black
 the dark can only hinder it
 it will not hold you back
 nor tear you asunder

 [bad word] and stand with me mother
 as we wait for the master's voice
 an' head that way together

 [bad word] a cinder
 fire call the kettle black
 the dark can only hinder it
 it will not hold you back
 nor tear you asunder