Branded On A Telephone

Branded on a telephone
Germans came, I wasn't home 
Nickel for your fortune true 
Dime when you reach forty-two 
Vertebrae all scrambled 'round 
Lately I have found a sound 
Mention this to him above 
Take care of the one I love 
He told me not to be afraid 
I kissed his feet and dug my grave 
Walkin' down a line again 
Hey mister, have you got a friend 
Branded on a telephone 
Junk man come, I wasn't home 
Peace  escaped from me today 
Fortune lady was a liar