Paul Simon - I Don't Believe lyrics

Acts of kindness
Like breadcrumbs in a fairytale forest
Lead us past dangers as
Light melts the darkness
But I don't believe and I'm not consoled
I lean closer to the fire, but I'm cold

The earth was born in a storm
The waters receded, the mountains were formed
The universe loves a drama, you know
And ladies and gentlemen, this is the show

I got a call from my broker
The broker informed me I'm broke
I was dealing my last hand of poker
My cards were useless as smoke

Oh, guardian angel, don't taunt me like this
On a clear summer evening as soft as a kiss
My children are laughing
Not a whisper of care
My love is brushing her long chestnut hair
I don't believe a heart can
Be filled to the brim
Then vanish like mist as though
Life were a whim

Maybe the heart is part of the mist
And that's all that there is
Or could ever exist
Maybe and maybe and maybe some more
Maybe's the exit that I'm looking for

I got a call from my broker
My broker said he was mistaken
Maybe some virus or brokerage joke
And he hopes that my faith isn't shaken

Acts of kindness, like rain in a drought
Release the spirit with a whoop and a shout
I don't believe we were born to
Be sheep in a flock
To pantomime prayers with the
Hands of a clock