The Ballad of Hollis Brown Paula Cole

[Verse 1]
Hollis Brown
He lived on the outside of town
Hollis Brown
He lived on the outside of town
With his wife and five children
And his cabin all broken down

[Verse 2]
You looked for work and money
And you walked a ragged mile
You looked for work and money
And you walked a ragged mile
Your children are so hungry
That they don't know how to smile

[Verse 3]
Your baby's eyes look crazy
They're a-tugging at your sleeve
Your baby's eyes look crazy
They're a-tugging at your sleeve
You walk the floor and wonder why
With every breath you breathе

[Verse 4]
Rats have got your flour
And bad blood has got your mare
Rats have got your flour
And bad blood has got your marе
Is there anyone who knows?
Is there anyone who cares?