i can t bear the beat of a different drum it holds me down and won t help me none when the heat begins to fade i know it s the time for which i ve been made my blood it runs cold in the vein i m left empty handed with every rhythm change autumn do what you need i ve had my fill summer please concede autumn hold your tongue lose your leaves winter s coming give me bare trees i can t bear the beat of a different drum it holds me down it won t help me none i can t bear the beat of a different drum