I Cheat the Hangman

[Verse 1] The days grow short, the nights are gone Since you were here, I can't go on I cried for you, to no avail Now my life runs cold when the night winds wail [Chorus] But I cheat the hangman, cheated him many times before The bell that tolls the hour has turned sweet lips to sour Yes, I cheat the hangman and even when life has flown away I leave a kiss behind [Verse 2] The rain that fell upon my stone Like tears you cry I shared alone I walk the night, I cannot sleep The love you spend you cannot reap [Chorus] But I cheat the hangman, cheated him many times before The bell that tolls the hour has turned sweet lips to sour Yes, I cheat the hangman and even when life has flown away I leave a kiss behind [Bridge] The glow of love will shine Lighted windows stare at the stranger there returning home Only lighted windows stare at the lonely stranger there returning home [Choral/Instrumental Break] [Bridge] I leave a kiss behind The glow of love will shine Lighted windows stare at the stranger there returning home Only lighted windows stare at the lonely stranger there returning home [Instrumental Outro]