The city don't even matter   I could be anywhere   I don't care   There's a whole lotta hard workin people   That could take my place   And it's easy to leave   When nobody knows your face   Just close your eyes   You can hear me in the harmony   I came up in new orleans   Fixin what I could find   To peace my mind   I gave what I had to the winners   Just to get along   But it's really hard to sing   When nobody hears your song   Just close your eyes   You can hear me in the harmony   I thought I learned from getting burned   I bought a suit of armor and a silver cane   I found a little man who'd be proud of me   But he had to get up early   And I had to get back to my pain   I guess I'll keep on livin   One day they'll ask for me   I'll be free   And if there's a heaven   I'll be ready for my life to begin   But I wonder if I call   If they're gonna let me in   Open your eyes   You can hear me in the harmony