Am C
People living their lives for you on TV
G D
They say they're better than you and you agree
Am C
He says hold my calls from behind those covered crosses
G D
come here boy... there ain't nothing for free
Am C
Another doctor's bill, a lawyer's bill
G D
Another cute cheap thrill, you know you love him if you put him in your will
Am C G D
CHROUS: Who will save your soul when it comes to the flower
Am C G D
Who will save your soul after all the lies that you told, boy
Am C G D
Who will save your soul if you won't save your own?
Am C G D
Am C
We try to hustle them, try to bustle them, try to cuss them
G D
The cops want someone to bust down on Orleans Avenue
Am C
Another day, another dollar, another war,
G D
another tower went up to where the homeless had their homes
Am C
So we pray to as many different gods are there are
G D
flowers but we call religion our friend
Am C
We're so worried about saving our souls
G D
Afraid that God will take His toll that we forget to begin
CHROUS
Interlude - E
Am C
Some are walking, some are talking, some are stalking their
G D
kill... you get social security, but it doesn't pay your bills
Am C
There are addictions to feed and there are mouths to pay
G D
So you bargain with the Devil, say you're o.k. for today,
Am C
You say that you love them, take their money and run
G D
Say, it's been swell, sweetheart, but it was just one of those
Am C
things, those flings, those strings you've got to cut,
G D
So get out on the streets, girls, and bust your butts.
CHROUS
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