Lyrics:

Chorus: We're gathered here on hallowed ground With voices raised, heads bowed down We're gathered here on hallowed ground To sing this soul away I was walking down on Thompson Street Saw a battered soul, no food to eat With shakin' hand for me to greet Said 'I knew you one day' Said 'I was once a different man Strong of voice, firm of hand But even gifts the Angels plan The time can waste away Waste away' Chorus I realized he'd been my friend All those years I'd spent with him The light of recognition dims The years pulled us away Said 'I had dreams like anyone Worked so hard, prayed they come But, I'm a man like anyone And she walked away, She walked away' Chorus Walking down on Thompson street Looking for my friend to meet I saw a black cart in the street Carryin' him away I followed to the edge of town Watched them lay his body down Said a prayer and turned around And slowly walked away, I walked away