Gave It a Name

[Verse 1]

In the fields of the Lord, stood Abel and Cain

Cain slew Abel 'neath the black rain

At night he couldn't stand the guilt, or the blame

[Chorus]

So he gave it a name

So he gave it a name

So he gave it a name

[Verse 2]

Billy got drunk, angry at his wife

He hit her once, he hit her twice

At night, he'd lie in bed, couldn't stand the shame

[Chorus]

So he gave it a name

So he gave it a name

So he gave it a name

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]

Pa told me, "Son, one thing I know is true

Poison snake bites ya, you're poison too"

At night I can feel that poison runnin' 'round my veins

[Instrumental Chorus Melody]