Black beak turned white from the crack and the snow
A Asus A
A spoonful of mercy can set free the soul
The drug king sits on his arrogant throne
Away and above and apart
Even children are twisted to serve him
E E A Asus A Asus A
Trades for the arms that once made her strong
A Asus A
Fear does the choosing between right and wrong
The arms king sits on his arrogant throne
Away and above and apart
Bankers assure him that he needn't care
E E A Asus A Asus A
Of asphalt and anger an elegant scar
The oil king sits on his arrogant throne
Away and above and apart
Lawyers have warned him he mustn't speak
E E A Asus A Asus A
Still there are walls that come tumbling down
For people who yearn to be free
Still there are hearts that long to be opened
And eyes that are longing to see
A Asus A
The source of our sorrow and shame, we are one
The true King sits on a heavenly throne
Never away nor above nor apart
With wisdom and mercy and constant compassion
E E A Asus A Asus A