It's a Good Thing You Ain't a Horse
Lyrics by Jerry Joseph

true love is going out like vinyl
you said it, and you don't mince your words
your decision, you said it ain't final
don't lie, I know what I heard

the hate, grows in you like cancer
your face, a mask of sympathy
you talk incessantly with ranker
I swear, swear you're killing me

but there's one thing I can tell you
that I won't be hanging around---yeah
it's a good thing you ain't a horse
or I'd have to put you down

you laugh, and I know that it thrills you
you relish in peoples' misery
I swear, one day I will kill you
for all the pain you've given me

but there's one thing I can tell you
that I won't be hanging around
it's a good thing you ain't a horse
or I'd have to put you down

the last time that I saw you
you were running around a track
chasing after something that ain't never coming back
well this ain't the kentucky derby, and
you are no thoroughbred, your legs have not been broken
a gun's not at your head

Well good luck, as you seek your fame and fortune
you know, know I wish you well
and I dream of guns and knives and torture
I swear, I'll see you in hell

Transcription from
5/22/02 Bitter End, Portland, OR
by TarantulaHawk