Mat d. and the Profane Saints: Music
In God's Name
(Mat d.)
June 28, 2008
copyright 2008 Mathew deRiso Mary Moe Music-Music Works
Henry Ford's legacy is wasting away in a grave down a pastoral trail
the body once cherry and plated with chrome
resigned to a shade of betrayal
Some say the preacher man whispered a prayer as the passenger begged for his life
but Porter Lee died with a final "Amen." and the love of the old Reverend's wife.
Oh, forgive them they know not what they do
the parish floor rattled
the faithful lost count
as old Reverend Cordelay's shotgun rang out
Oh, forgive them they know not what they do
an eye for an eye and a bullet to blame
when old Reverend Cordelay killed Porter Lee in God's name
Henry Ford's legacy is wasting away like a grave on the outskirts of town
where old Reverend Cordelay had his revenge and shot Mr. Porter Lee down
Cordelay hung from the Ransomville gallows and witnesses heard him proclaim
"I'm sorry for all of the evil I've done, except what I've done in God's name."
Oh, forgive them they know not what they do
the parish floor rattled
the faithful lost count
as old Reverend Cordelay's shotgun rang out
Oh, forgive them they know not what they do
an eye for an eye and a bullet to blame
when old Reverend Cordelay killed Porter Lee in God's name