Mystery - Lyrics - Jackson C. Frank

Jackson Carey Frank was an American folk musician. Although he released only one official album in his lifetime and never achieved much commercial success, he influenced several better-known singer-songwriters such as Paul Simon, Sandy Denny, and Nick Drake.

Lacy golden promises You made while I was young Later briars and brambles Set me on the run Just the sound in the dust Dry boots led me on To the place where unknown serpents Curled and fled the dawn Ah, mystery, Oh mystery Why do you treat me so To raise another devil And with the devil go Down with your false rebellion Shaking through the trees From wooden horse to hellion To bring us to our knees Red wind burning full tonight Says you love us so You have caused the time to pass You’re even in the snow Ah, mystery, Oh mystery How can you treat me so Raise another devil And with the devil go With the devil go I’ve been sorting out a plan To leave you far behind I’m certain that the cause of it Isn’t always kind You’re a blank for filling in I give you nothing more Mystery in the shadows Standing by the door Ah, mystery, Oh mystery How can you treat me so To raise another devil And with the devil go With the devil go