This Song Appears On Two Albums, And Was First Released On The Different Directions Album, And Has Also Been Released On The John Denver Collection - Rocky Mountain High Album.





I Heard How All The Lights Went Out In Memphis

On The Death Night Anniversary Of The King

The Pretenders Talking Dirty In The Palace

But It Doesn¡¯t Have That Old Familiar Ring



I See There¡¯s Been Some Changes In The Valley

All The Renegades Have Finally Settled Down

Now They Worship In The Temples Of Their Rivals

And Desecrate The Holy Heart Of Town



Can¡¯t You Hear All Those Sweet Voices Singing

Takin¡¯ Care Of The Chosen Ones

Can¡¯t You Hear All Those Mission Bells Ringin¡¯

Say A Prayer For The Chosen Ones



I Read They¡¯re Pourin¡¯ Oil On Troubled Waters

Yet They Cast A Giant Shadow On The Land

Let¡¯s Spend Another Night Across The Border

And Bury All Our Secrets In The Sand



Now They Claim There Is A Message In The Bible

They Swear There Is No Master And His Slave

But The Future¡¯s Lookin¡¯ Dim For The Lonesome Cowboy

When The Hand That Rocks That Cradle Digs The Grave



Words By Nick Smith, Music By And Joe Camilleri