Black eyed Suzanne where have you been? You've made up your mind about tellin' a friend Our comfort once robbed you of passion and pain From the home that you stayed in, the bed where you layed Oh, my black-eyed Suzanne I cannot remove the sand from my sheets I will not erase the scent of defeat Maybe I'll see you again Oh, my black-eyed Suzanne Black-eyed Suzanne, submissive and kind Nocturnal mistress with me and my mind You've buried those pictures from when you were young There's no more smothering the songs that you sung When will you learn that you get what you deserve? Oh, my black-eyed Suzanne Wrapped you in blankets and dragged you through the rain May God forgive me for killing you in vain Now you're the flower that's growing from your grave Oh my black-eyed Suzanne