I built my house on shallow sand Now I just don't understand Why it's all been washed away And I can't see the light of the day I tried so hard to make you smile But you just stuck me in a file Marked no good man just throw away And I can't see the light of the day Oh that darkness sure is cold When you're shut out and feeling old Old sick and broke and grey And I can't see the light of the day I don't mean you no offense But that ain't no way to treat your friends I wouldn't treat my dog that way And I can't see the light of the day