Monkey's Paw Lyrics - Smalltown Poets

I held the monkey's paw and put my wishes into play 

To know the will of God, to show a motive for delay 

I'm holding on to find myself just one more wish 

I found a pot of gold or something shining anyway 

And caught in my reflection a conviction held at bay 

I crafted a cross to adorn my neck and finally earned my due respect 

And then a jewel encrusted crown to complement my priestly gown 

Just big enough to weigh me down 

And bring this temple to the ground 

From inside out without a sound 

I found a pot of gold today 

I held the monkey's paw 

I held the monkey's paw 

I held the monkey's paw 

I held the monkey's paw today and put my wishes into play 

Thanked heaven for the trophies but I still had hell to pay 

So I brought my spoils to the altar's edge heard you say obey instead 

For all of my labors and best laid plans I'd only earned a reprimand 

Forevermore to understand 

That dreams come true can kill a man 

If never graced by sovereign hands 

I held the monkey's paw