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The Mausoleum

from Madhouse Masquerade by alu

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THE MAUSOLEUM

Daddy was a good man.
You grew up strong.
You grew up right
and that aint easy.
But Daddy had to leave this land
prematurely and surely
that aint easy.

But when it’s cold outside,
I’m sure you’d like to see him.
He’ll be hanging ‘round with me
in the mausoleum.

Johnny was a good husband.
He left for war in ‘64
and you got lonely.
You were busy making other plans.
You made a lover of his brother
and spent his money.

And when he died alone,
the angels came to see him.
He’ll be hanging ‘round with me
in the mausoleum.

And the consensus is
God would not do this.
I’ve seen it all before
but never at my door.
And if I die before I wake,
I know your heart will surely break.
But I promise to wait for you
in the mausoleum.

Baby never had a chance.
Mommy didn’t want him
so she drowned her sorrow.
Booze and pills and circumstance
left her with an empty crib
and no tomorrow.

And when the baby was born,
the doctors rushed to see him.
He’ll be hanging ‘round with me
in the mausoleum.
He’ll be hanging ‘round with me
in the mausoleum.
They’ll be hanging ‘round with me
in the…

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from Madhouse Masquerade, track released June 12, 2012

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