See what you lost when you left this world, this sweet old world
See what you lost when you left this world, this sweet old world
The breath from your own lips, the touch of fingertips
A sweet and tender kiss
The sound of a midnight train, wearing someone's ring
Someone calling your name
Somebody so warm cradled in your arm
Didn't you think you were worth anything
See what you lost when you left this world, this sweet old world
See what you lost when you left this world, this sweet old world

Millions of us in love, promises made good
Your own flesh and blood
Looking for some truth, dancing with no shoes
The beat, the rhythm, the blues
The pounding of your heart's drum together with another one
Didn't you think anyone loved you
See what you lost when you left this world, this sweet old world [Repeat: x4]


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Sweet Old World Lyrics as written by Lucinda Williams

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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    Such a sad and compassionate song about death. I've always assumed it was about a suicide, since some of the lyrics make it seem like the person felt unimportant and unloved and chose to leave "this sweet old world."
    UhHuhHeron August 15, 2011   Link

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