A Bunch of Lonesome Heroes lyrics

A bunch of lonesome and very quarrelsome heroes

Were smoking out along the open road

The night was very dark and thick between them

Each man beneath his ordinary load

"I'd like to tell my story,"

Said one of them so young and bold

"I'd like to tell my story

Before I turn into gold."

But no one really could hear him

The night so dark and thick and green

Well, I guess that these heroes must always live there

Where you and I have only been

Put out your cigarette, my love

You've been alone too long

And some of us are so very hungry now

To hear what it is you've done that was so wrong

I sing this for the crickets

I sing this for the army

I sing this for your children

And for all who do not need me

"I'd like to tell my story,"

Said one of them so bold

"Oh yes, I'd like to tell my story

'Cause you know I feel I'm turning into gold."

• Artist:Leonard Cohen
• Album:Songs From a Room(1969)