A Bunch of Lonsome Heroes

Leonard CohenLeonard Cohen 

Follow 30 fans

Leonard Cohen

Leonard Norman Cohen, (September 21, 1934- November 7, 2016) CC GOQ, was a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, poet, and novelist. His work often explored religion, isolation, sexuality, and interpersonal relationships. Cohen was inducted into the American Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and both the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. He was also a Companion of the Order of Canada, the nation's highest civilian honour. In 2011 Cohen received Prince of Asturias Award for literature. more »

Year:

1969

3:12

200 Views

Playlists:

#8

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com

A bunch of lonesome and very quarrelsome heroes 
Were smoking out along the open road; 
The night was very dark and thick between them, 
Each man beneath his ordinary load. 

"I'd like to tell my story," 
Said one of them so young and bold, 
"I'd like to tell my story, 
Before I turn into gold." 

But no one really could hear him, 
The night so dark and thick and green; 
Well I guess that these heroes must always live there 
Where you and I have only been. 

Put out your cigarette, my love, 
You've been alone too long; 
And some of us are very hungry now 
To hear what it is you've done that was so wrong. 

I sing this for the crickets, 
I sing this for the army, 
I sing this for your children 
And for all who do not need me. 

"I'd like to tell my story," 
Said one of them so bold, 
"Oh yes, I'd like to tell my story 
'Cause you know I feel I'm turning into gold."

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com