Mother said and father said
and baby said goodnight.
And brother said and sister said
and puppy sleeps all night.
And they don't even hear the knock at the door.
And they won't wake up in time for the storm.
And they won't wake up in time for the storm.

Policeman said and fireman said
and doctor said too late.
Insurance said, contractor said,
and boarder said won't pay.
And they watched the flames climb all of the flights
and float through the rooms and take all the lives.
And float through the rooms and take all the lives.

Neighbors came and strangers came
and children saw them die.
And all the people driving by
would stop to see the sight.
And they watched the fire brighten the night.
And they thanked their god that this wasn't their life.
And they thanked their god that this wasn't their life.