Give me useful information
I have no dimes so collect call
They all think I live in austin
But I live no place at all
But oh, in the shepherd's robe

Operator I need water
For I tell what's in my soul
Twas a lamb slain at the altar
I need his blood against my wall
Oh, in the shepherd's robe

Shepherd's robe in gypsy cloth
It was this she came across
When she reached out for the hem
That blood never flowed again

Shepherd's robe they took it off
For a scarlet robe and cross
But he put it on again
Patch me on to him
Patch me on to him

Everyday, it's the same ol' situation
But there's a higher station thru that door
Every way I turn for compassion
To love more, to love more

Operator please talk for me
If it's words that I should say
Way back then they needn't worry
Ease my worry, Lord, I pray

Shepherd's robe in gypsy cloth
I was there when it came off
When they reached out to the hem
Now I know what all that meant

Shepherds robe, they took it off
For a scarlet robe and cross
But he put it on again
Patch me on to him
Patch me on to him