Black Sheep

(album: By Request - 1964)

This world holds many mysteries that I don't understand
One is why the wanderlust is born in the heart of a man
I kissed young lips that thrilled me so and set my soul on fire
I'm a black sheep boy and I just can't find the lips my heart desire

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Why do I have to roam why can't I have a happy heart
Like other guys I've known

This wanderlust in my hungry heart keeps me on the road
I'm a black sheep boy there's a lot more oats that we've gotta sow

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I've known life I've tasted love from a girl that's true and sweet
She haunts me in my dreams at night and I can hardly sleep
I won her self fancy then but my wondering heart says no
Black sheep boy with lot more places we've gotta go

Black sheep (black sheep) black sheep (black sheep)
Why do I have to roam why can't I have a happy heart
Like other guys I've known

I can hear my mama say as she sits there all alone
My black sheep boy is a coming back never more to roam

Black sheep (black sheep) black sheep (black sheep)
Why do I have to roam why can't I have a happy heart
Like other guys I've known

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