Don’t Go To Strangers

Verse 1
When I was just a young boy
My mother said to me
“Beware of strangers, my son
In the dark cold places they’ll keep
Beware of strangers, my son
Beware of their hidden motives
They’ll try to befriend you
While planning to take your life away”

Verse 2
“Don’t go talking to them
You have nothing to discuss
They’ll twist every word you say
Try to convince you they bring no harm
Entice you to play with them
To hold their hand and follow them
Then take you where the lights are dim
And shadows are all you can see”

Verse 3
Now when I was just a young boy
My teacher said to me
“Beware of strangers, my student
But if by chance you should meet
Beware of their cunning nature
And where they lurk around
They’ll spin a web of lies
And play with your head
To get you to trust them
And you’ll never be seen again”

Chorus 1
“Don’t go to strangers
Stay close to home
Don’t go to strangers
I will protect you”

Chorus 2
“Don’t go to strangers
Stay close to home
Don’t go to strangers
I will protect you
Don’t go to strangers, boy
Or you will surely die”

Chorus 3
“Don’t go to strangers
Stay close to home
Don’t go to strangers
I will protect you
Don’t go to strangers
It’s dangerous
Don’t go to strangers, boy
Or you will surely die”

Written by B. & Natalie Merchant (Tuesday, December 27, 2005)
Copyright 2005