Johnny Lay your sickle down Cut this sh** out Lay your sickle down You're my only boy That wouldn't break a fly I don't choose her It came undone that night I know you're mad You feel betrayed, confused Take your mama's side You're the one thing I can't stand to lose Blue-eyed boy Your hair so blonde it's white Come out of the darkness And come into the light Your face is like a chain You bring to lead me home Time and time again You're the only one Pretty boy The road is alone and empty enough without you lying in it My boy The road is already but sad enough without you dying in it Johnny I'm so glad to shine Wipe away your tears Let your bottle shine Your overalls aren't much against the cold Not much anger Can your pockets hold Pretty boy The road is sad and hot enough without you lying in it Yeah, boy The road is alone and empty enough without you dying in it My boy reminds me Of all discrepancies Between how it is And how it's supposed to be Here I am, Lord So take another one Cotton's perfect But he's the only one My boy reminds me Of all discrepancies Between who I am And who I'm supposed to be Blue-eyed boy Hair so blonde it's white Let your eyes shine Come back into the light I need to get Cotton back If we get Cotton back We'll get Cotton back Please, boy