I have seen the ghosts of Calico Alley 
Thought I must be sleeping, dreaming 
When those shadows started screaming 
Every one with a sad tale to tell 

 
I have talked with ghosts in Calico Alley 
Told me life was only fleeting 
But it sure still takes some beating 
Baby I have learnt my lesson well 

 
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I will never go back to Calico Alley 
'Til my whole life is behind me 
I will never go back there again 

 
Who will cry for ghosts of Calico Alley? 
Vengeful, craving resolution 
So much anger and confusion 
Their salvation's always out of reach 

 
I have seen the ghosts of Calico Alley 
They don't scare me any longer 
What disgusts me makes me stronger 
They are lost and that's just fine by me 

 
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(spoken) Don't waste time on ghosts from Calico Alley 
Don't look back while we're still breathing 
They're too much like us, it's time we're leaving! 
There but by the grace of God go I 

 
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