The folks, they just can't take no more Throw you in the back seat, slam the door No stoppin' as down the road you go Got not time to lose Gigantic one way gate ahead You're thinkin' man I'd as soon be dead They decided to give you life instead The sanitarium blues Big ole nurse all dressed in white slaps you on a table in the middle of the night Then he straps you down real tight You're wonderin', what'd I do They hose you down, make sure you're clean Wrap you up in hospital green Shoot you full of Thorazine The sanitarium blues Bridge: Could be a TB or maybe a tumor Eavesdropping on the doctors, listening to the rumors Can't see your friends, hear the hum of the wheels Hey my man, you know how it feels Like the sanitarium blues They upon some sunlit day they figure there's no need for you to stay They're pretty sure you can't be cured so they send you on your merry way You hit the pavement, hang around nobody's on the outside to be found You're just tryin' to stay above the ground You start to thinkin', what's the use? The sanitarium blues
Watch the song video
Top songs from Townes Van Zandt
Did you ever dreamed on playing piano?
Playground Sessions is a revolutionary new way to learn music and play the piano.
No more boring courses. The adaptive videos automatically adjust to your skill level. Plus, you’ll receive regular feedback on your progress each week, plus a personal training plan from a professional piano teacher.
Start to play the piano instantly - and have fun doing it!