BETTER DAYS
by S. Van Zandt
Performed by South Side Johnny and the Asbury Jukes

I had the craziest dream last night
There was thunder and lightning everywhere
Hellhounds reached up
and ripped a hole in the sky
Pissed in the water
and spit black smoke up in the air

Demons were chasing me all tattooed
In dollar signs, suits and ties
They wanted me to party
I woke up just in time
I heard somebody say

Better days are comin'
We're gonna wake up and break this curse
Better days are on the way

'cause you know and I know
It can't get no worse
Sometimes the dream seems so real
Comes to me over and over again
Last night I swear I saw America
sleeping in the streets
When does this nightmare end

I got to find my baby
Maybe I'll find salvation in her kiss
Tell me I'm dreaming
It's got to get better than this
I want somebody to say

Better days are comin'
We're gonna wake up and break this curse
Better days are on the way
'cause you know and I know
It can't get no worse

I believe I see a train coming
I know it's time to take a ride
Shattered dreams and broken promises
We gotta leave it all behind
'cause you know
we're gonna catch that train baby

Better days are comin'
We're gonna wake up and break this curse
Better days are on the way
'cause you know and I know
It can't get no worse