Hard Times

Old folks say they ain't seen nothing like it Since the great depression back in '29 Men and women trying to scratch out a living Standing shoulder to shoulder in the welfare line Hard times ain't got no prejudice, It don't see black or white Healthy and strong Willing and able We're just holding on in hard times White haired preacher standing' in the pulpit, Just a waiving his bible preachin' end of days Death and destruction waging across the planet Better pray to your maker that your soul is saved New born baby clinging to his mama, He came into this world just like you and me Might be a doctor or a teacher or popper Only fate can determine how it's supposed to be