Rain Barrel Lyrics - A Beach Full Of Shells - Al Stewart

I'm hiding in a rain barrel 

Inside these consul walls, 

This shaft of light is so narrow 

I can't see much at all, 

Outside I hear the feet running 

Voices all around, 

Foot soldiers with their guns coming 

I can't make a sound, 

But if Mr. Williams keeps his word 

Oh my life could still be saved, 

I might live to see a time when all these roads are paved, 

If they break inside these walls 

Oh, you won't see me again, 

But if Mr. Williams keeps his word, 

Someday, my story will be heard... 

I'm living in a strange country 

It's so hard to find, 

It's not on any map 

You carry it in your heart and mind, 

Outside I hear the ground shaking 

Up from underneath, 

It's only when the empire's breaking 

That you see their teeth, 

But if Mr. Williams keeps his word 

Oh my life could still be saved, 

I might live to see a time 

When all these roads are paved, 

And'f they break inside these walls 

Oh, you won't see me again, 

But if Mr. Williams keeps his word 

Somewhere, my story will be heard... 

I'm hiding in a rain barrel 

With one small patch of sky, 

Don't think I'm gonna see tomorrow 

Gonna bid this world good-bye...