An only child alone and wild A cabinet maker's son. His hands were meant for different work And his heart was known to none -- He left his home and w… - Dan Fogelberg

Gonna pull in the shutters on this heart of mine
Roll up the carpets and pull in the blinds
And retreat to the chambers that I left behind
In hopes there still may be love left to find
Still may be love left to find.

The leader of the band is tired
And his eyes are growing old
But his blood runs through my instrument
And his song is in my soul --
My life has been a poor attempt
To imitate the man.
I'm just a living legacy
To the leader of the band.

I can see you in the distance
And you're heading for a fall
Sinking deeper by the minute You're about to lose it all...
You better change
Before the sun goes down
You better leave
Before you are the last in town
You better raise
Your fortresses or tear them down... Tear them down!