Apology Lyrics - Gordon Lightfoot

I remember everything 

I've learned about survival 

I've walked with fools and kings 

And I've even read the bible 

There I came upon some lines 

Givin' me direction 

Gather not your gold on earth 

Your kingdom is in heaven 

But I chose to live instead 

Inside the shell they gave me 

'til in spite of everything 

Good fortune came to find me 

I tried my best to run away 

But I could not avoid the feelin' 

Soon I was reelin' on my feet 

I made a grab at anything 

The earth was gone and I was on 

A vicious circle then 

After I'd gone and let myself surrender 

I didn't want to die at all 

I thought I'd live forever 

Then she gave me everything 

A king could never borrow 

But I twisted all her gifts 

Her wisdom was my sorrow 

So I left her cryin' 

And roamed across the river 

The angels offered me their hands 

But I could not forget her 

So I came to where she was 

By river, road and reason 

I slept beneath her window 

In the moonlight summer season 

But I could not go inside 

I heard the sound of laughter 

And the rustle of her hair upon his skin 

I made a grab at anything 

The earth was gone and I was on 

A vicious circle then 

After I'd gone to cry down my sorrow 

I didn't want to live no more 

Nor face the bright tomorrow 

Then I remembered everything 

I've learned about survival 

Havin' walked with fools and kings 

I've even read the bible 

I remember all those lines 

Givin' me direction 

Gather not your gold on earth 

It will not pass inspection 

And still I think when I'm alone 

Away from all night splendor 

If gold could buy one night with her 

I wish I had some to send her