Thread the Tearing Sheet

[Intro] [Chorus] Hold that sheet—don’t let it fold The winder’s pulling, the roll runs cold You say save the run, i say watch my hand I’m threading paper where the rollers stand [Verse 1] Felt guide slips; the whole sheet tears Red pulp spits past my boots and ears You’re counting waste from the catwalk rail I’m reaching in where the edges fray [Chorus] Hold that sheet—don’t let it fold The winder’s pulling, the roll runs cold You say save the run, i say watch my hand I’m threading paper where the rollers stand [Verse 2] The press keeps hammering, speed stays high I catch the tail as the torn edge flies “Keep it moving,” you call from the side I feed it straight while the loose end bites [Guitar solo] [Chorus] Hold that sheet—don’t let it fold The winder’s pulling, the roll runs cold You say save the run, i say watch my hand I’m threading paper where the rollers stand [Outro] Felt back in line, the sheet runs clean You kept the numbers; i kept the machine