Sourdoire Valley Song by The Mountain Goats Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Bang the small rocks on the big ones
Till the small ones are sharp and clean
Catch something, kill something
New blade cuts real keen

[Chorus]
And then the grass grows up to cover up the fire pit and the forge
Half a world away from the Olduvai Gorge

[Verse 2]
Chew these roots for a toothache
Chew these ones for atmosphere
Dream the pleasant dreams that people dream
When they grow up down here

[Chorus]
And then the grass grows up to cover up the fire pit and the forge
Half a world away from the Olduvai Gorge

[Verse 3]
Take care of the old man
See if he's in pain
Have somebody stay with him
Comfort him when he complains
[Verse 4]
Keep to ourselves mostly
Few friends and fewer closer friends
Lead a long life if you're lucky
Hope it never ends

[Chorus]
And then the grass grows up to cover up the fire pit and the forge
Half a world away from the Olduvai Gorge