Arthur was born just a plain simple man
in a plain simple working class position
Though the world was hard and its ways were set
he was young and he had so much ambition
All the week he was overtaken
by people who make the big decisions
But he tried and he tried for a better life
and a way to improve his own condition
If only life were easy it would be such fu-u-un
Things would be more equal and be plenty for everyone
Arthur the world's gone and passed you by
Don't you know it, don't you know it
You can cry, cry all night but it won't make it right
Don't you know it, don't you know it
Arthur we know and we sympathize
Don't you know it, don't you know it
Arthur we like you and want to help you
Somebody loves you, don't you know it
Don't you know it, don't you know it
Somebody loves you, don't you know it
Don't you know it, don't you know it
which are continued for the long fade-out.
On those late verses where there's no singing on the "don't you know it"
Date: May 24, 1997 3:43 PM
From: Christopher Carl Heckman