Bardo Blues by Ralph Metzner Lyrics

[Verse 1]
When I woke up this mornin'
Comin' out of a dream
I looked down at the body
Lying on my bed
That's when it hit me
I was actually dead

All my family and friends
Gatherin' in my room
Ahead there is a tunnel
And a way so bright
Keep on movin' upward
Movin' toward the light

[Chorus]
I'm comin' through the bardo
I'm comin' through the bardo
I don't know if I'll make it
I don't know if I'll make it
Or make it through alive
Or make it through alive
I've got the bardo blues
I've got the bardo blues

[Verse 2]
Then I saw peaceful spirits
And I trembled in awe
Spirits that were angry
I was struck with fear
The teachings I remembered
The middle way was clear

Now rebirth is coming
Mother, father are joined
I'm aiming for a human life
Lookin' at the wheel
As the worlds are turning
This is what I feel

[Chorus]
I'm comin' through the bardo
I'm comin' through the bardo
I don't know if I'll make it
I don't know if I'll make it
Or make it through alive
Or make it through alive
I've got the bardo blues
I've got the bardo blues
I've got the bardo blues